Best Time to See Ladybugs in Colorado
June, July and May is the best time to see ladybugs in Colorado. Based on 16,130 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when ladybugs are most active across the year in Colorado.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
16,130 verified observations of ladybugs in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
June
4,731 records (29.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52 | 0.3% |
| February | 381 | 2.4% |
| March | 652 | 4% |
| April | 1,100 | 6.8% |
| Maypeak | 2,297 | 14.2% |
| Junepeak | 4,731 | 29.3% |
| Julypeak | 2,953 | 18.3% |
| August | 1,505 | 9.3% |
| September | 1,115 | 6.9% |
| October | 1,020 | 6.3% |
| November | 259 | 1.6% |
| December | 65 | 0.4% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 4,089 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 3,755 |
| Asian Lady Beetle | 2,685 |
| Transverse Lady Beetle | 808 |
| LeConte's Giant Lady Beetle | 782 |
| Two-spotted Lady Beetle | 363 |
| Parenthesis Lady Beetle | 294 |
| Nine-spotted Lady Beetle | 260 |
Sightings of ladybugs in Colorado peak in June, when 4,731 of the year's 16,130 verified observations are logged — about 29.3% of the annual total. Activity stays high through June, July and May.
The quietest stretch is January and December, when ladybugs are hardest to find — January sees just 52 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The ladybugs you are most likely to encounter in Colorado are Convergent Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Asian Lady Beetle — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see ladybugs in Colorado
- Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site — National Historic Site
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park — National Park
- Colorado National Monument — National Monument
- Curecanti National Recreation Area — National Recreation Area
- Dinosaur National Monument — National Monument
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve — National Park & Preserve
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see ladybugs in Colorado?+
June is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through June, July and May, based on 16,130 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are ladybugs hardest to see in Colorado?+
January is the quietest month for ladybugs in Colorado, with only 52 verified records.
Are ladybugs active year-round in Colorado?+
Ladybugs are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Colorado, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in June.
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