Ladybugs in New Mexico in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in New Mexico. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,095 of the 5,668 sightings logged across the year (19.3%), 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 Mexico
19.3%
of yearly sightings
1,095
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
5,668
verified records a year
April 20.2%, May 19.3%, June 17.8%. Busiest month is April at 20.2%.
5,668 verified observations of ladybugs in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
April
1,145 records (20.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | 0.7% |
| February | 71 | 1.3% |
| March | 257 | 4.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,145 | 20.2% |
| Maypeak | 1,095 | 19.3% |
| Junepeak | 1,007 | 17.8% |
| July | 654 | 11.5% |
| August | 470 | 8.3% |
| September | 430 | 7.6% |
| October | 306 | 5.4% |
| November | 146 | 2.6% |
| December | 50 | 0.9% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 2,907 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 516 |
| Asian Lady Beetle | 358 |
| Ashy Gray Lady Beetle | 208 |
| LeConte's Giant Lady Beetle | 163 |
| Cactus Lady Beetle | 147 |
| Two-spotted Lady Beetle | 61 |
| Painted Lady Beetle | 39 |
In New Mexico, May 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 holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (17.8%) 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 Mexico are Convergent Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Asian 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
- Convergent Lady Beetle2,907 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle516 records
- Asian Lady Beetle358 records
- Ashy Gray Lady Beetle208 records
- LeConte's Giant Lady Beetle163 records
- Cactus Lady Beetle147 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in New Mexico in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,095 of the 5,668 verified ladybugs sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 19.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in New Mexico?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for ladybugs in New Mexico?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 5,668 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Convergent Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Asian Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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