Ladybugs in Hawaii in January
Yes, January is a good month to see ladybugs in Hawaii. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 277 of the 3,108 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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
8.9%
of yearly sightings
277
records in January
#5
busiest month of 12
3,108
verified records a year
December 6.9%, January 8.9%, February 7.4%. 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, January carries 8.9% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (6.9%) into January, and it heads toward February (7.4%) 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 January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January 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 January?+
Yes. January accounts for 277 of the 3,108 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see ladybugs in Hawaii?+
January is the 5th 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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