Ladybugs in Mississippi in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Mississippi. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 278 of the 2,099 sightings logged across the year (13.2%), 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 Mississippi
13.2%
of yearly sightings
278
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
2,099
verified records a year
April 12.8%, May 13.2%, June 9.2%. Busiest month is May at 13.2%.
2,099 verified observations of ladybugs in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
May
278 records (13.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 69 | 3.3% |
| February | 93 | 4.4% |
| Marchpeak | 252 | 12% |
| Aprilpeak | 269 | 12.8% |
| Maypeak | 278 | 13.2% |
| June | 193 | 9.2% |
| July | 97 | 4.6% |
| August | 137 | 6.5% |
| September | 237 | 11.3% |
| October | 180 | 8.6% |
| November | 207 | 9.9% |
| December | 87 | 4.1% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 1,344 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 196 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 102 |
| Polished Lady Beetle | 45 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 39 |
| Seaside Lady Beetle | 38 |
| Mealybug Destroyer | 30 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 28 |
In Mississippi, May carries 13.2% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 4.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (9.2%) 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 Mississippi 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 Beetle1,344 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle196 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle102 records
- Polished Lady Beetle45 records
- Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle39 records
- Seaside Lady Beetle38 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Mississippi in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 278 of the 2,099 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 13.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in Mississippi?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and March.
What month is best for ladybugs in Mississippi?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and March, based on 2,099 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Spotted Pink Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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