Ladybugs in Maine in August

Yes, August is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Maine. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 773 of the 3,948 sightings logged across the year (19.6%), 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 July 2, 2026.

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle photographed in MaineThree-banded Lady Beetle photographed in MaineAsian Lady Beetle photographed in Maine
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for ladybugs in Maine

19.6%

of yearly sightings

773

records in August

#3

busiest month of 12

3,948

verified records a year

July 23.5%, August 19.6%, September 8.5%. Busiest month is June at 23.6%.

Best months: June, July, AugustPeak season right now

3,948 verified observations of ladybugs in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When ladybugs are recorded in Maine

Peak month

June

931 records (23.6% of the year)

Quietest month

December

32 records

MonthObservationsShare
January330.8%
February330.8%
March671.7%
April1323.3%
May3017.6%
Junepeak93123.6%
Julypeak92723.5%
Augustpeak77319.6%
September3378.5%
October3027.6%
November802%
December320.8%

Ladybugs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Asian Lady Beetle2,466
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle325
Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle274
Three-banded Lady Beetle125
Eye-spotted Lady Beetle111
Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle91
Spotted Pink Lady Beetle86
Seaside Lady Beetle66

In Maine, August carries 19.6% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 11.3 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 easing off from July (23.5%) into August, and it heads toward September (8.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The ladybugs most often recorded in Maine are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.

Which ladybugs you are most likely to see

  • Asian Lady Beetle2,466 records
  • Seven-spotted Lady Beetle325 records
  • Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle274 records
  • Three-banded Lady Beetle125 records
  • Eye-spotted Lady Beetle111 records
  • Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle91 records
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Plan your ladybug trip in Maine

Start with live tours near Acadia National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see ladybugs in Maine in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 773 of the 3,948 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 19.6% of the annual total.

Is August a good time to see ladybugs in Maine?+

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

What month is best for ladybugs in Maine?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 3,948 verified observations.

Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Maine?+

The most-recorded species in Maine are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.