Ladybugs in Hawaii in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Hawaii. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 468 of the 3,108 sightings logged across the year (15.1%), 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 Hawaii
15.1%
of yearly sightings
468
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
3,108
verified records a year
April 10.6%, May 15.1%, June 13%. 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, May carries 15.1% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 6.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (10.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (13%) 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 Hawaii are Ashy Gray Lady Beetle, Metallic Blue Lady Beetle and Steelblue 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
- 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 468 of the 3,108 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 15.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in Hawaii?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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.
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