Ladybugs in North Dakota in October
Yes, October is a good month to see ladybugs in North Dakota. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 84 of the 620 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), 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.
Good month for ladybugs in North Dakota
13.5%
of yearly sightings
84
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
620
verified records a year
September 14.4%, October 13.5%, November 1.1%. 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, October carries 13.5% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 5.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between September and October, and it heads toward November (1.1%) after. The busiest month is August (26.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 84 of the 620 verified ladybugs sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see ladybugs in North Dakota?+
October is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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