Ladybugs in New York in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in New York. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 3,526 of the 25,738 sightings logged across the year (13.7%), 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 York
13.7%
of yearly sightings
3,526
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
25,738
verified records a year
April 5.1%, May 13.7%, June 32.1%. Busiest month is June at 32.1%.
25,738 verified observations of ladybugs in New York, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in New York
Peak month
June
8,270 records (32.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 141 | 0.5% |
| February | 182 | 0.7% |
| March | 492 | 1.9% |
| April | 1,311 | 5.1% |
| Maypeak | 3,526 | 13.7% |
| Junepeak | 8,270 | 32.1% |
| Julypeak | 4,031 | 15.7% |
| August | 2,637 | 10.2% |
| September | 2,474 | 9.6% |
| October | 1,790 | 7% |
| November | 685 | 2.7% |
| December | 199 | 0.8% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 15,640 |
| Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 1,936 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 1,787 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 1,287 |
| Variegated Lady Beetle | 624 |
| Two-spotted Lady Beetle | 513 |
| Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle | 428 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 415 |
In New York, May carries 13.7% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 5.4 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 rising from April (5.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (32.1%) 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 York are Asian Lady Beetle, Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle and Seven-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 Beetle15,640 records
- Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle1,936 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle1,787 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle1,287 records
- Variegated Lady Beetle624 records
- Two-spotted Lady Beetle513 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in New York in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 3,526 of the 25,738 verified ladybugs sightings logged in New York across the year, which is 13.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in New York?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for ladybugs in New York?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 25,738 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in New York?+
The most-recorded species in New York are Asian Lady Beetle, Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle and Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.