Ladybugs in Louisiana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Louisiana. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 665 of the 4,870 sightings logged across the year (13.7%), 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 Louisiana
13.7%
of yearly sightings
665
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
4,870
verified records a year
April 24.2%, May 13.7%, June 7.2%. Busiest month is April at 24.2%.
4,870 verified observations of ladybugs in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
April
1,180 records (24.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 136 | 2.8% |
| February | 193 | 4% |
| Marchpeak | 578 | 11.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,180 | 24.2% |
| Maypeak | 665 | 13.7% |
| June | 353 | 7.2% |
| July | 281 | 5.8% |
| August | 321 | 6.6% |
| September | 346 | 7.1% |
| October | 316 | 6.5% |
| November | 257 | 5.3% |
| December | 244 | 5% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 2,589 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 362 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 290 |
| Spotless Lady Beetle | 180 |
| Cactus Lady Beetle | 149 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 106 |
| Squash Lady Beetle | 91 |
| Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle | 87 |
In Louisiana, May carries 13.7% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 5.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (24.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.2%) 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 Louisiana are Asian Lady Beetle, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle and Seven-spotted 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
- Asian Lady Beetle2,589 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle362 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle290 records
- Spotless Lady Beetle180 records
- Cactus Lady Beetle149 records
- Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle106 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Louisiana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 665 of the 4,870 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 13.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in Louisiana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
What month is best for ladybugs in Louisiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 4,870 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Asian Lady Beetle, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle and Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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