Ladybugs in North Carolina in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in North Carolina. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 3,664 of the 21,007 sightings logged across the year (17.4%), 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 North Carolina
17.4%
of yearly sightings
3,664
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
21,007
verified records a year
April 19.1%, May 17.4%, June 13.6%. Busiest month is April at 19.1%.
21,007 verified observations of ladybugs in North Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in North Carolina
Peak month
April
4,017 records (19.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 322 | 1.5% |
| February | 509 | 2.4% |
| March | 1,172 | 5.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 4,017 | 19.1% |
| Maypeak | 3,664 | 17.4% |
| Junepeak | 2,866 | 13.6% |
| July | 1,403 | 6.7% |
| August | 1,694 | 8.1% |
| September | 1,993 | 9.5% |
| October | 1,523 | 7.2% |
| November | 1,363 | 6.5% |
| December | 481 | 2.3% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 12,975 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 2,956 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 919 |
| Squash Lady Beetle | 883 |
| Polished Lady Beetle | 545 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 330 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 305 |
| Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle | 247 |
In North Carolina, May carries 17.4% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 9.1 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 easing off from April (19.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (13.6%) 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 North Carolina are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-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 Beetle12,975 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle2,956 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle919 records
- Squash Lady Beetle883 records
- Polished Lady Beetle545 records
- Convergent Lady Beetle330 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in North Carolina in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 3,664 of the 21,007 verified ladybugs sightings logged in North Carolina across the year, which is 17.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in North Carolina?+
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 North Carolina?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 21,007 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in North Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in North Carolina are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Spotted Pink Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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