Ladybugs in Hawaii in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Hawaii. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 364 of the 3,108 sightings logged across the year (11.7%), 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.

Peak month for ladybugs in Hawaii

11.7%

of yearly sightings

364

records in March

#3

busiest month of 12

3,108

verified records a year

February 7.4%, March 11.7%, April 10.6%. 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, March carries 11.7% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 3.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from February (7.4%) into March, and it heads toward April (10.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

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 March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March 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
Plan your tripAla Kahakai National Historic Trail

Plan your ladybug trip in Hawaii

Start with live tours near Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see ladybugs in Hawaii in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 364 of the 3,108 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 11.7% of the annual total.

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

March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and March.

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.