Ladybugs in New Jersey in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in New Jersey. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,550 of the 8,831 sightings logged across the year (17.6%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for ladybugs in New Jersey
17.6%
of yearly sightings
1,550
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
8,831
verified records a year
April 6.7%, May 17.6%, June 28.3%. Busiest month is June at 28.3%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 56 | 0.6% |
| February | 67 | 0.8% |
| March | 318 | 3.6% |
| April | 594 | 6.7% |
| Maypeak | 1,550 | 17.6% |
| Junepeak | 2,499 | 28.3% |
| Julypeak | 1,072 | 12.1% |
| August | 677 | 7.7% |
| September | 805 | 9.1% |
| October | 671 | 7.6% |
| November | 415 | 4.7% |
| December | 107 | 1.2% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 5,653 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 822 |
| Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 552 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 405 |
| Polished Lady Beetle | 143 |
| Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle | 108 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 106 |
| Variegated Lady Beetle | 94 |
In New Jersey, May carries 17.6% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 9.3 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 April (6.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (28.3%) 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 New Jersey are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Fourteen-spotted 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 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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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in New Jersey in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,550 of the 8,831 verified ladybugs sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 17.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in New Jersey?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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.
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