Ladybugs in Nevada in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Nevada. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 488 of the 2,783 sightings logged across the year (17.5%), 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.

Crotch's Lady Beetle photographed in NevadaProlongate Lady Beetle photographed in NevadaCrotch's Lady Beetle photographed in Nevada
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for ladybugs in Nevada

17.5%

of yearly sightings

488

records in April

#2

busiest month of 12

2,783

verified records a year

March 12%, April 17.5%, May 16.9%. Busiest month is June at 20.7%.

Best months: June, April, May

2,783 verified observations of ladybugs in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When ladybugs are recorded in Nevada

Peak month

June

575 records (20.7% of the year)

Quietest month

January

27 records

MonthObservationsShare
January271%
February913.3%
March33312%
Aprilpeak48817.5%
Maypeak46916.9%
Junepeak57520.7%
July2328.3%
August1445.2%
September1364.9%
October1334.8%
November1154.1%
December401.4%

Ladybugs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle716
Convergent Lady Beetle698
Asian Lady Beetle154
Transverse Lady Beetle125
Ashy Gray Lady Beetle105
Two-spotted Lady Beetle81
Spotless Lady Beetle61
Sinuate Lady Beetle56

In Nevada, April carries 17.5% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 9.2 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 rising from March (12%) into April, and it heads toward May (16.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The ladybugs most often recorded in Nevada are Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, Convergent Lady Beetle and Asian Lady Beetle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.

Which ladybugs you are most likely to see

  • Seven-spotted Lady Beetle716 records
  • Convergent Lady Beetle698 records
  • Asian Lady Beetle154 records
  • Transverse Lady Beetle125 records
  • Ashy Gray Lady Beetle105 records
  • Two-spotted Lady Beetle81 records
Plan your tripDeath Valley National Park

Plan your ladybug trip in Nevada

Start with live tours near Death Valley National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see ladybugs in Nevada in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 488 of the 2,783 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 17.5% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see ladybugs in Nevada?+

April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, April and May.

What month is best for ladybugs in Nevada?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, April and May, based on 2,783 verified observations.

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

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