Ladybugs in New Hampshire in May
Yes, May is a good month to see ladybugs in New Hampshire. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 259 of the 3,004 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for ladybugs in New Hampshire
8.6%
of yearly sightings
259
records in May
#6
busiest month of 12
3,004
verified records a year
April 4.1%, May 8.6%, June 25.3%. Busiest month is June at 25.3%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 0.7% |
| February | 33 | 1.1% |
| March | 68 | 2.3% |
| April | 124 | 4.1% |
| May | 259 | 8.6% |
| Junepeak | 759 | 25.3% |
| Julypeak | 581 | 19.3% |
| Augustpeak | 519 | 17.3% |
| September | 297 | 9.9% |
| October | 267 | 8.9% |
| November | 59 | 2% |
| December | 18 | 0.6% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 1,923 |
| Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 160 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 141 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 140 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 140 |
| Polished Lady Beetle | 70 |
| Ursine Spurleg | 61 |
| Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle | 42 |
In New Hampshire, May carries 8.6% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 0.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (4.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (25.3%) after. The busiest month is June (25.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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 Beetle1,923 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in New Hampshire in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 259 of the 3,004 verified ladybugs sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in New Hampshire?+
May is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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