Ladybugs in Maine in September
Yes, September is a good month to see ladybugs in Maine. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 337 of the 3,948 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for ladybugs in Maine
8.5%
of yearly sightings
337
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
3,948
verified records a year
August 19.6%, September 8.5%, October 7.6%. Busiest month is June at 23.6%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 33 | 0.8% |
| February | 33 | 0.8% |
| March | 67 | 1.7% |
| April | 132 | 3.3% |
| May | 301 | 7.6% |
| Junepeak | 931 | 23.6% |
| Julypeak | 927 | 23.5% |
| Augustpeak | 773 | 19.6% |
| September | 337 | 8.5% |
| October | 302 | 7.6% |
| November | 80 | 2% |
| December | 32 | 0.8% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 2,466 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 325 |
| Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 274 |
| Three-banded Lady Beetle | 125 |
| Eye-spotted Lady Beetle | 111 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 91 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 86 |
| Seaside Lady Beetle | 66 |
In Maine, September carries 8.5% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 0.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (19.6%) into September, and it heads toward October (7.6%) after. The busiest month is June (23.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Maine in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 337 of the 3,948 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see ladybugs in Maine?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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