Ladybugs in Georgia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Georgia. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,899 of the 11,484 sightings logged across the year (16.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for ladybugs in Georgia
16.5%
of yearly sightings
1,899
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
11,484
verified records a year
April 21%, May 16.5%, June 9.7%. Busiest month is April at 21%.
11,484 verified observations of ladybugs in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
April
2,411 records (21% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 333 | 2.9% |
| February | 408 | 3.6% |
| March | 809 | 7% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,411 | 21% |
| Maypeak | 1,899 | 16.5% |
| Junepeak | 1,118 | 9.7% |
| July | 573 | 5% |
| August | 734 | 6.4% |
| September | 955 | 8.3% |
| October | 803 | 7% |
| November | 1,005 | 8.8% |
| December | 436 | 3.8% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 7,688 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 1,075 |
| Squash Lady Beetle | 779 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 369 |
| Polished Lady Beetle | 225 |
| Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle | 133 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 118 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 101 |
In Georgia, May carries 16.5% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 8.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (21%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The ladybugs most often recorded in Georgia are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Squash Lady Beetle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which ladybugs you are most likely to see
- Asian Lady Beetle7,688 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle1,075 records
- Squash Lady Beetle779 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle369 records
- Polished Lady Beetle225 records
- Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle133 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Georgia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,899 of the 11,484 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 16.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in Georgia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for ladybugs in Georgia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 11,484 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Squash Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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