Best Time to See Ladybugs in North Dakota
August, June and July is the best time to see ladybugs in North Dakota. Based on 620 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when ladybugs are most active across the year in North Dakota.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
620 verified observations of ladybugs in North Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
August
163 records (26.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0.2% |
| February | 1 | 0.2% |
| March | 7 | 1.1% |
| April | 13 | 2.1% |
| May | 45 | 7.3% |
| Junepeak | 106 | 17.1% |
| Julypeak | 103 | 16.6% |
| Augustpeak | 163 | 26.3% |
| September | 89 | 14.4% |
| October | 84 | 13.5% |
| November | 7 | 1.1% |
| December | 1 | 0.2% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 228 |
| Asian Lady Beetle | 211 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 60 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 17 |
| Parenthesis Lady Beetle | 16 |
| Thirteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 13 |
| Fifteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 8 |
| Two-spotted Lady Beetle | 7 |
Sightings of ladybugs in North Dakota peak in August, when 163 of the year's 620 verified observations are logged — about 26.3% of the annual total. Activity stays high through August, June and July.
The quietest stretch is January, February and December, when ladybugs are hardest to find — January sees just 1 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The ladybugs you are most likely to encounter in North Dakota are Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, Asian Lady Beetle and Convergent Lady Beetle — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see ladybugs in North Dakota
- Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site — National Historic Site
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- North Country National Scenic Trail — National Scenic Trail
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park — National Park
- Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site — National Historic Site
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see ladybugs in North Dakota?+
August is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through August, June and July, based on 620 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are ladybugs hardest to see in North Dakota?+
January is the quietest month for ladybugs in North Dakota, with only 1 verified records.
Are ladybugs active year-round in North Dakota?+
Ladybugs are recorded in 12 of 12 months in North Dakota, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in August.
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