Best Time to See Ladybugs in the US
June, May and April is the best time to see ladybugs in the United States. This is a national picture built from 610,424 verified iNaturalist observations across 50 states, showing when and where ladybugs are most active.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself.
610,424 verified observations of ladybugs in the US, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in the US
Peak month
June
101,534 records (16.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11,545 | 1.9% |
| February | 17,763 | 2.9% |
| March | 43,173 | 7.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 97,364 | 16% |
| Maypeak | 99,666 | 16.3% |
| Junepeak | 101,534 | 16.6% |
| July | 60,718 | 9.9% |
| August | 47,636 | 7.8% |
| September | 46,345 | 7.6% |
| October | 44,356 | 7.3% |
| November | 27,673 | 4.5% |
| December | 12,651 | 2.1% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 250,176 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 94,425 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 56,813 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 21,209 |
| Spotless Lady Beetle | 18,715 |
| Ashy Gray Lady Beetle | 9,605 |
| Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 9,318 |
| Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle | 7,619 |
Across the country, ladybugs sightings peak in June, when 101,534 of the 610,424 annual observations are logged, about 16.6% of the national total. Nationwide activity stays high through June, May and April.
The best states to see ladybugs by recorded sightings are California (128,336), Texas (83,625), New York (25,738), North Carolina (21,007) and Virginia (20,432). Each state page below breaks the year down month by month for that state.
The ladybugs you are most likely to encounter nationwide are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Convergent Lady Beetle, the most-recorded species across all states combined.
Best states to see ladybugs
- ladybugs in California128,336 sightings, peak April
- ladybugs in Texas83,625 sightings, peak April
- ladybugs in New York25,738 sightings, peak June
- ladybugs in North Carolina21,007 sightings, peak April
- ladybugs in Virginia20,432 sightings, peak May
- ladybugs in Florida20,212 sightings, peak April
- ladybugs in Pennsylvania18,768 sightings, peak June
- ladybugs in Washington17,175 sightings, peak June
- ladybugs in Massachusetts17,031 sightings, peak June
- ladybugs in Ohio16,147 sightings, peak June
- ladybugs in Colorado16,130 sightings, peak June
- ladybugs in Oregon16,021 sightings, peak May
- ladybugs in Maryland15,345 sightings, peak June
- ladybugs in Illinois12,178 sightings, peak June
- ladybugs in Georgia11,484 sightings, peak April
Most-recorded ladybugs species nationwide
- Asian Lady Beetle250,176 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle94,425 records
- Convergent Lady Beetle56,813 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle21,209 records
- Spotless Lady Beetle18,715 records
- Ashy Gray Lady Beetle9,605 records
Plan your ladybug trip in California
Start with live tours near California, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to see ladybugs in the US?+
June is the single best month nationwide, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 610,424 verified observations across 50 states.
Which states are best for seeing ladybugs?+
By recorded sightings, the top states are California, Texas and New York. California leads with 128,336 verified observations.
How many ladybugs sightings are recorded in the US each year?+
About 610,424 verified ladybugs observations are logged on iNaturalist across 50 states with enough data to chart a seasonal pattern.
What kinds of ladybugs live in the US?+
The most-recorded species nationwide are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Convergent Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.