Ladybugs in Minnesota in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Minnesota. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 2,081 of the 10,229 sightings logged across the year (20.3%), 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.

Streaked Lady Beetle photographed in MinnesotaFifteen-spotted Lady Beetle photographed in MinnesotaTen-spotted Spurleg photographed in Minnesota
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for ladybugs in Minnesota

20.3%

of yearly sightings

2,081

records in July

#2

busiest month of 12

10,229

verified records a year

June 23.1%, July 20.3%, August 18.6%. Busiest month is June at 23.1%.

Best months: June, July, AugustPeak season right now

10,229 verified observations of ladybugs in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When ladybugs are recorded in Minnesota

Peak month

June

2,368 records (23.1% of the year)

Quietest month

December

35 records

MonthObservationsShare
January570.6%
February600.6%
March1491.5%
April3433.4%
May8598.4%
Junepeak2,36823.1%
Julypeak2,08120.3%
Augustpeak1,90418.6%
September1,16211.4%
October9809.6%
November2312.3%
December350.3%

Ladybugs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Asian Lady Beetle5,774
Spotted Pink Lady Beetle737
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle626
Convergent Lady Beetle480
Polished Lady Beetle428
Fifteen-spotted Lady Beetle335
Eye-spotted Lady Beetle190
Variegated Lady Beetle179

In Minnesota, July carries 20.3% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 12 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 (23.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (18.6%) 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 Minnesota are Asian Lady Beetle, Spotted Pink 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 Beetle5,774 records
  • Spotted Pink Lady Beetle737 records
  • Seven-spotted Lady Beetle626 records
  • Convergent Lady Beetle480 records
  • Polished Lady Beetle428 records
  • Fifteen-spotted Lady Beetle335 records
Plan your tripGrand Portage National Monument

Plan your ladybug trip in Minnesota

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

Frequently asked questions

Can you see ladybugs in Minnesota in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 2,081 of the 10,229 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 20.3% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see ladybugs in Minnesota?+

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 Minnesota?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 10,229 verified observations.

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

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