Ladybugs in Hawaii in July

Yes, July is a good month to see ladybugs in Hawaii. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 256 of the 3,108 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), 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.

Steelblue Lady Beetle photographed in HawaiiSteelblue Lady Beetle photographed in HawaiiSteelblue Lady Beetle photographed in Hawaii
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for ladybugs in Hawaii

8.2%

of yearly sightings

256

records in July

#6

busiest month of 12

3,108

verified records a year

June 13%, July 8.2%, August 4.9%. Busiest month is May at 15.1%.

Best months: May, June, March

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)

Quietest month

September

124 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2778.9%
February2307.4%
Marchpeak36411.7%
April33110.6%
Maypeak46815.1%
Junepeak40413%
July2568.2%
August1524.9%
September1244%
October1555%
November1324.2%
December2156.9%

Ladybugs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ashy Gray Lady Beetle644
Metallic Blue Lady Beetle497
Steelblue Lady Beetle368
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle310
Variable Ladybird Beetle159
Eastern Ten-spotted Ladybug156
Spotless Lady Beetle127
Mealybug Destroyer115

In Hawaii, July carries 8.2% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 0.1 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (13%) into July, and it heads toward August (4.9%) 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 July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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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Plan your ladybug trip in Hawaii

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see ladybugs in Hawaii in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 256 of the 3,108 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see ladybugs in Hawaii?+

July is the 6th 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.