Ladybugs in Oregon in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Oregon. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 3,657 of the 16,021 sightings logged across the year (22.8%), 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.
Peak month for ladybugs in Oregon
22.8%
of yearly sightings
3,657
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
16,021
verified records a year
April 11.3%, May 22.8%, June 22.1%. 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, May carries 22.8% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 14.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (11.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (22.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 3,657 of the 16,021 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 22.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in Oregon?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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.
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