Ladybugs in Hawaii in April
Yes, April is a good month to see ladybugs in Hawaii. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 331 of the 3,108 sightings logged across the year (10.6%), 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.
Good month for ladybugs in Hawaii
10.6%
of yearly sightings
331
records in April
#4
busiest month of 12
3,108
verified records a year
March 11.7%, April 10.6%, May 15.1%. Busiest month is May at 15.1%.
3,108 verified observations of ladybugs in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
May
468 records (15.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 277 | 8.9% |
| February | 230 | 7.4% |
| Marchpeak | 364 | 11.7% |
| April | 331 | 10.6% |
| Maypeak | 468 | 15.1% |
| Junepeak | 404 | 13% |
| July | 256 | 8.2% |
| August | 152 | 4.9% |
| September | 124 | 4% |
| October | 155 | 5% |
| November | 132 | 4.2% |
| December | 215 | 6.9% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ashy Gray Lady Beetle | 644 |
| Metallic Blue Lady Beetle | 497 |
| Steelblue Lady Beetle | 368 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 310 |
| Variable Ladybird Beetle | 159 |
| Eastern Ten-spotted Ladybug | 156 |
| Spotless Lady Beetle | 127 |
| Mealybug Destroyer | 115 |
In Hawaii, April carries 10.6% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 2.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from March (11.7%) into April, and it heads toward May (15.1%) after. The busiest month is May (15.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The ladybugs most often recorded in Hawaii are Ashy Gray Lady Beetle, Metallic Blue Lady Beetle and Steelblue Lady Beetle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which ladybugs you are most likely to see
- Ashy Gray Lady Beetle644 records
- Metallic Blue Lady Beetle497 records
- Steelblue Lady Beetle368 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle310 records
- Variable Ladybird Beetle159 records
- Eastern Ten-spotted Ladybug156 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Hawaii in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 331 of the 3,108 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 10.6% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see ladybugs in Hawaii?+
April is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for ladybugs in Hawaii?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and March, based on 3,108 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Ashy Gray Lady Beetle, Metallic Blue Lady Beetle and Steelblue Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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