Ladybugs in New Hampshire in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see ladybugs in New Hampshire. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 581 of the 3,004 sightings logged across the year (19.3%), 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.

Asian Lady Beetle photographed in New HampshireAsian Lady Beetle photographed in New HampshireEye-spotted Lady Beetle photographed in New Hampshire
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for ladybugs in New Hampshire

19.3%

of yearly sightings

581

records in July

#2

busiest month of 12

3,004

verified records a year

June 25.3%, July 19.3%, August 17.3%. Busiest month is June at 25.3%.

Best months: June, July, AugustPeak season right now

3,004 verified observations of ladybugs in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When ladybugs are recorded in New Hampshire

Peak month

June

759 records (25.3% of the year)

Quietest month

December

18 records

MonthObservationsShare
January200.7%
February331.1%
March682.3%
April1244.1%
May2598.6%
Junepeak75925.3%
Julypeak58119.3%
Augustpeak51917.3%
September2979.9%
October2678.9%
November592%
December180.6%

Ladybugs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Asian Lady Beetle1,923
Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle160
Spotted Pink Lady Beetle141
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle140
Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle140
Polished Lady Beetle70
Ursine Spurleg61
Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle42

In New Hampshire, July carries 19.3% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 11 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 (25.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (17.3%) 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 New Hampshire are Asian Lady Beetle, Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle and Spotted Pink 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 Beetle1,923 records
  • Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle160 records
  • Spotted Pink Lady Beetle141 records
  • Seven-spotted Lady Beetle140 records
  • Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle140 records
  • Polished Lady Beetle70 records
Plan your tripAppalachian National Scenic Trail

Plan your ladybug trip in New Hampshire

Start with live tours near Appalachian National Scenic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see ladybugs in New Hampshire in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 581 of the 3,004 verified ladybugs sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 19.3% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see ladybugs in New Hampshire?+

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 New Hampshire?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 3,004 verified observations.

Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+

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