Ladybugs in South Dakota in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see ladybugs in South Dakota. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 137 of the 1,173 sightings logged across the year (11.7%), 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 Dakota
11.7%
of yearly sightings
137
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
1,173
verified records a year
July 19.4%, August 11.7%, September 10.6%. Busiest month is June at 23.1%.
1,173 verified observations of ladybugs in South Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in South Dakota
Peak month
June
271 records (23.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 0.9% |
| February | 30 | 2.6% |
| March | 49 | 4.2% |
| April | 107 | 9.1% |
| May | 118 | 10.1% |
| Junepeak | 271 | 23.1% |
| Julypeak | 227 | 19.4% |
| Augustpeak | 137 | 11.7% |
| September | 124 | 10.6% |
| October | 64 | 5.5% |
| November | 28 | 2.4% |
| December | 8 | 0.7% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 490 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 222 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 174 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 63 |
| Eye-spotted Lady Beetle | 51 |
| Parenthesis Lady Beetle | 19 |
| Ursine Spurleg | 13 |
| Nine-spotted Lady Beetle | 8 |
In South Dakota, August carries 11.7% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 3.4 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 July (19.4%) into August, and it heads toward September (10.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The ladybugs most often recorded in South Dakota are Asian Lady Beetle, Convergent Lady Beetle and Seven-spotted Lady Beetle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which ladybugs you are most likely to see
- Asian Lady Beetle490 records
- Convergent Lady Beetle222 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle174 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle63 records
- Eye-spotted Lady Beetle51 records
- Parenthesis Lady Beetle19 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in South Dakota in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 137 of the 1,173 verified ladybugs sightings logged in South Dakota across the year, which is 11.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see ladybugs in South Dakota?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for ladybugs in South Dakota?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 1,173 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in South Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in South Dakota are Asian Lady Beetle, Convergent Lady Beetle and Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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