Ladybugs in Colorado in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Colorado. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 4,731 of the 16,130 sightings logged across the year (29.3%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Ebony Shield Lady Beetle photographed in ColoradoFifteen-spotted Lady Beetle photographed in ColoradoHigh-country Lady Beetle photographed in Colorado
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for ladybugs in Colorado

29.3%

of yearly sightings

4,731

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

16,130

verified records a year

May 14.2%, June 29.3%, July 18.3%. Busiest month is June at 29.3%.

Best months: June, July, MayPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

January

52 records

MonthObservationsShare
January520.3%
February3812.4%
March6524%
April1,1006.8%
Maypeak2,29714.2%
Junepeak4,73129.3%
Julypeak2,95318.3%
August1,5059.3%
September1,1156.9%
October1,0206.3%
November2591.6%
December650.4%

Ladybugs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Convergent Lady Beetle4,089
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle3,755
Asian Lady Beetle2,685
Transverse Lady Beetle808
LeConte's Giant Lady Beetle782
Two-spotted Lady Beetle363
Parenthesis Lady Beetle294
Nine-spotted Lady Beetle260

In Colorado, June carries 29.3% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 21 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (14.2%) into June, and it heads toward July (18.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The ladybugs most often recorded in Colorado are Convergent Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Asian Lady Beetle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which ladybugs you are most likely to see

  • Convergent Lady Beetle4,089 records
  • Seven-spotted Lady Beetle3,755 records
  • Asian Lady Beetle2,685 records
  • Transverse Lady Beetle808 records
  • LeConte's Giant Lady Beetle782 records
  • Two-spotted Lady Beetle363 records
Plan your tripBent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Plan your ladybug trip in Colorado

Start with live tours near Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see ladybugs in Colorado in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 4,731 of the 16,130 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 29.3% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see ladybugs in Colorado?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.

What month is best for ladybugs in Colorado?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 16,130 verified observations.

Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Colorado?+

The most-recorded species in Colorado are Convergent Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Asian Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.