Ladybugs in South Carolina in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in South Carolina. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 818 of the 5,114 sightings logged across the year (16%), 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 South Carolina
16%
of yearly sightings
818
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
5,114
verified records a year
April 19%, May 16%, June 9.6%. Busiest month is April at 19%.
5,114 verified observations of ladybugs in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
April
972 records (19% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 154 | 3% |
| February | 176 | 3.4% |
| March | 412 | 8.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 972 | 19% |
| Maypeak | 818 | 16% |
| June | 493 | 9.6% |
| July | 225 | 4.4% |
| August | 311 | 6.1% |
| September | 424 | 8.3% |
| October | 335 | 6.6% |
| Novemberpeak | 523 | 10.2% |
| December | 271 | 5.3% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 3,242 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 660 |
| Squash Lady Beetle | 218 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 150 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 75 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 72 |
| Polished Lady Beetle | 66 |
| Mealybug Destroyer | 60 |
In South Carolina, May carries 16% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 7.7 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 easing off from April (19%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.6%) 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 South Carolina are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Squash 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
- Asian Lady Beetle3,242 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle660 records
- Squash Lady Beetle218 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle150 records
- Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle75 records
- Convergent Lady Beetle72 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in South Carolina in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 818 of the 5,114 verified ladybugs sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 16% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in South Carolina?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and November.
What month is best for ladybugs in South Carolina?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and November, based on 5,114 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Squash Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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