Ladybugs in New Jersey in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see ladybugs in New Jersey. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,072 of the 8,831 sightings logged across the year (12.1%), 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 June 28, 2026.

Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle photographed in New JerseyAsian Lady Beetle photographed in New JerseyAsian Lady Beetle photographed in New Jersey
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for ladybugs in New Jersey

12.1%

of yearly sightings

1,072

records in July

#3

busiest month of 12

8,831

verified records a year

June 28.3%, July 12.1%, August 7.7%. Busiest month is June at 28.3%.

Best months: June, May, JulyPeak season right now

8,831 verified observations of ladybugs in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When ladybugs are recorded in New Jersey

Peak month

June

2,499 records (28.3% of the year)

Quietest month

January

56 records

MonthObservationsShare
January560.6%
February670.8%
March3183.6%
April5946.7%
Maypeak1,55017.6%
Junepeak2,49928.3%
Julypeak1,07212.1%
August6777.7%
September8059.1%
October6717.6%
November4154.7%
December1071.2%

Ladybugs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Asian Lady Beetle5,653
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle822
Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle552
Spotted Pink Lady Beetle405
Polished Lady Beetle143
Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle108
Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle106
Variegated Lady Beetle94

In New Jersey, July carries 12.1% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 3.8 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 easing off from June (28.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.7%) 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 Jersey are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Fourteen-spotted 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 Beetle5,653 records
  • Seven-spotted Lady Beetle822 records
  • Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle552 records
  • Spotted Pink Lady Beetle405 records
  • Polished Lady Beetle143 records
  • Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle108 records
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Plan your ladybug trip in New Jersey

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 Jersey in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 1,072 of the 8,831 verified ladybugs sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 12.1% of the annual total.

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

July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.

What month is best for ladybugs in New Jersey?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 8,831 verified observations.

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

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