Ladybugs in Texas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 25,675 of the 83,625 sightings logged across the year (30.7%), 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 Texas
30.7%
of yearly sightings
25,675
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
83,625
verified records a year
March 11.9%, April 30.7%, May 14.3%. Busiest month is April at 30.7%.
83,625 verified observations of ladybugs in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
25,675 records (30.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,805 | 2.2% |
| February | 3,042 | 3.6% |
| Marchpeak | 9,934 | 11.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 25,675 | 30.7% |
| Maypeak | 11,950 | 14.3% |
| June | 4,435 | 5.3% |
| July | 3,709 | 4.4% |
| August | 3,137 | 3.8% |
| September | 5,579 | 6.7% |
| October | 7,019 | 8.4% |
| November | 4,407 | 5.3% |
| December | 2,933 | 3.5% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 28,918 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 16,377 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 8,510 |
| Spotless Lady Beetle | 5,871 |
| Ashy Gray Lady Beetle | 5,836 |
| Cactus Lady Beetle | 1,780 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 1,771 |
| Mealybug Destroyer | 923 |
In Texas, April carries 30.7% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 22.4 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 March (11.9%) into April, and it heads toward May (14.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The ladybugs most often recorded in Texas are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Convergent 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
- Asian Lady Beetle28,918 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle16,377 records
- Convergent Lady Beetle8,510 records
- Spotless Lady Beetle5,871 records
- Ashy Gray Lady Beetle5,836 records
- Cactus Lady Beetle1,780 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Texas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 25,675 of the 83,625 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 30.7% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see ladybugs in Texas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
What month is best for ladybugs in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 83,625 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Convergent Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.