Ladybugs in Montana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Montana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 273 of the 1,814 sightings logged across the year (15%), 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 Montana
15%
of yearly sightings
273
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,814
verified records a year
April 6.6%, May 15%, June 25.4%. Busiest month is June at 25.4%.
1,814 verified observations of ladybugs in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Montana
Peak month
June
460 records (25.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 0.5% |
| February | 6 | 0.3% |
| March | 23 | 1.3% |
| April | 119 | 6.6% |
| Maypeak | 273 | 15% |
| Junepeak | 460 | 25.4% |
| Julypeak | 417 | 23% |
| August | 209 | 11.5% |
| September | 192 | 10.6% |
| October | 89 | 4.9% |
| November | 11 | 0.6% |
| December | 6 | 0.3% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 364 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 288 |
| Transverse Lady Beetle | 201 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 174 |
| Flying Saucer Lady Beetle | 97 |
| Two-spotted Lady Beetle | 70 |
| Casey's Lady Beetle | 59 |
| Painted Lady Beetle | 44 |
In Montana, May carries 15% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 6.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (6.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (25.4%) 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 Montana are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Transverse 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 Beetle364 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle288 records
- Transverse Lady Beetle201 records
- Convergent Lady Beetle174 records
- Flying Saucer Lady Beetle97 records
- Two-spotted Lady Beetle70 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Montana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 273 of the 1,814 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 15% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in Montana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for ladybugs in Montana?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 1,814 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Transverse Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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