Ladybugs in Oregon in April
Yes, April is a good month to see ladybugs in Oregon. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,815 of the 16,021 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for ladybugs in Oregon
11.3%
of yearly sightings
1,815
records in April
#4
busiest month of 12
16,021
verified records a year
March 5%, April 11.3%, May 22.8%. Busiest month is May at 22.8%.
16,021 verified observations of ladybugs in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
May
3,657 records (22.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 313 | 2% |
| February | 259 | 1.6% |
| March | 805 | 5% |
| April | 1,815 | 11.3% |
| Maypeak | 3,657 | 22.8% |
| Junepeak | 3,545 | 22.1% |
| Julypeak | 2,178 | 13.6% |
| August | 1,239 | 7.7% |
| September | 651 | 4.1% |
| October | 838 | 5.2% |
| November | 506 | 3.2% |
| December | 215 | 1.3% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 4,277 |
| Asian Lady Beetle | 4,269 |
| Western Polished Lady Beetle | 1,634 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 1,460 |
| Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle | 696 |
| Painted Lady Beetle | 356 |
| Flying Saucer Lady Beetle | 350 |
| Two-spotted Lady Beetle | 234 |
In Oregon, April carries 11.3% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (5%) into April, and it heads toward May (22.8%) after. The busiest month is May (22.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The ladybugs most often recorded in Oregon are Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, Asian Lady Beetle and Western Polished Lady Beetle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which ladybugs you are most likely to see
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle4,277 records
- Asian Lady Beetle4,269 records
- Western Polished Lady Beetle1,634 records
- Convergent Lady Beetle1,460 records
- Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle696 records
- Painted Lady Beetle356 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Oregon in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 1,815 of the 16,021 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see ladybugs in Oregon?+
April is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for ladybugs in Oregon?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 16,021 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, Asian Lady Beetle and Western Polished Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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