Ladybugs in North Dakota in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see ladybugs in North Dakota. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 106 of the 620 sightings logged across the year (17.1%), 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 Dakota
17.1%
of yearly sightings
106
records in June
#2
busiest month of 12
620
verified records a year
May 7.3%, June 17.1%, July 16.6%. Busiest month is August at 26.3%.
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 |
In North Dakota, June carries 17.1% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 8.8 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 May (7.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (16.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The ladybugs most often recorded in North Dakota are Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, Asian Lady Beetle and Convergent Lady Beetle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which ladybugs you are most likely to see
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle228 records
- Asian Lady Beetle211 records
- Convergent Lady Beetle60 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle17 records
- Parenthesis Lady Beetle16 records
- Thirteen-spotted Lady Beetle13 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in North Dakota in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 106 of the 620 verified ladybugs sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 17.1% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see ladybugs in North Dakota?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, June and July.
What month is best for ladybugs in North Dakota?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, June and July, based on 620 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, Asian Lady Beetle and Convergent Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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