Ladybugs in Maryland in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Maryland. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 3,443 of the 15,345 sightings logged across the year (22.4%), 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.
Peak month for ladybugs in Maryland
22.4%
of yearly sightings
3,443
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
15,345
verified records a year
April 8.6%, May 22.4%, June 23.1%. Busiest month is June at 23.1%.
15,345 verified observations of ladybugs in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
June
3,546 records (23.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 118 | 0.8% |
| February | 121 | 0.8% |
| March | 545 | 3.6% |
| April | 1,320 | 8.6% |
| Maypeak | 3,443 | 22.4% |
| Junepeak | 3,546 | 23.1% |
| July | 1,421 | 9.3% |
| August | 1,404 | 9.1% |
| Septemberpeak | 1,455 | 9.5% |
| October | 1,107 | 7.2% |
| November | 731 | 4.8% |
| December | 134 | 0.9% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 9,041 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 2,341 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 964 |
| Polished Lady Beetle | 490 |
| Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 362 |
| Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle | 285 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 201 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 142 |
In Maryland, May carries 22.4% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 14.1 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 rising from April (8.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (23.1%) 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 Maryland are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Spotted Pink 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 Beetle9,041 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle2,341 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle964 records
- Polished Lady Beetle490 records
- Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle362 records
- Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle285 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Maryland in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 3,443 of the 15,345 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 22.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in Maryland?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and September.
What month is best for ladybugs in Maryland?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and September, based on 15,345 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Spotted Pink Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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