Ladybugs in Oregon in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Oregon. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 2,178 of the 16,021 sightings logged across the year (13.6%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Convergent Lady Beetle photographed in OregonSpotted Pink Lady Beetle photographed in OregonOregon Lady Beetle photographed in Oregon
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for ladybugs in Oregon

13.6%

of yearly sightings

2,178

records in July

#3

busiest month of 12

16,021

verified records a year

June 22.1%, July 13.6%, August 7.7%. Busiest month is May at 22.8%.

Best months: May, June, JulyPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

December

215 records

MonthObservationsShare
January3132%
February2591.6%
March8055%
April1,81511.3%
Maypeak3,65722.8%
Junepeak3,54522.1%
Julypeak2,17813.6%
August1,2397.7%
September6514.1%
October8385.2%
November5063.2%
December2151.3%

Ladybugs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle4,277
Asian Lady Beetle4,269
Western Polished Lady Beetle1,634
Convergent Lady Beetle1,460
Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle696
Painted Lady Beetle356
Flying Saucer Lady Beetle350
Two-spotted Lady Beetle234

In Oregon, July carries 13.6% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 5.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (22.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

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 July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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
Plan your tripCrater Lake National Park

Plan your ladybug trip in Oregon

Start with live tours near Crater Lake National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see ladybugs in Oregon in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 2,178 of the 16,021 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 13.6% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see ladybugs in Oregon?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.

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.