Ladybugs in Massachusetts in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Massachusetts. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 3,151 of the 17,031 sightings logged across the year (18.5%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for ladybugs in Massachusetts
18.5%
of yearly sightings
3,151
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
17,031
verified records a year
June 28.8%, July 18.5%, August 12.8%. Busiest month is June at 28.8%.
17,031 verified observations of ladybugs in Massachusetts, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Massachusetts
Peak month
June
4,905 records (28.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 77 | 0.5% |
| February | 118 | 0.7% |
| March | 308 | 1.8% |
| April | 777 | 4.6% |
| May | 1,880 | 11% |
| Junepeak | 4,905 | 28.8% |
| Julypeak | 3,151 | 18.5% |
| Augustpeak | 2,183 | 12.8% |
| September | 1,825 | 10.7% |
| October | 1,256 | 7.4% |
| November | 448 | 2.6% |
| December | 103 | 0.6% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 10,654 |
| Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 1,174 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 1,160 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 771 |
| Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle | 382 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 357 |
| Variegated Lady Beetle | 252 |
| Ursine Spurleg | 234 |
In Massachusetts, July carries 18.5% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 10.2 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 June (28.8%) into July, and it heads toward August (12.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The ladybugs most often recorded in Massachusetts are Asian Lady Beetle, Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle and Seven-spotted Lady Beetle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which ladybugs you are most likely to see
- Asian Lady Beetle10,654 records
- Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle1,174 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle1,160 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle771 records
- Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle382 records
- Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle357 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Massachusetts in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 3,151 of the 17,031 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 18.5% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see ladybugs in Massachusetts?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for ladybugs in Massachusetts?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 17,031 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Massachusetts?+
The most-recorded species in Massachusetts are Asian Lady Beetle, Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle and Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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