Ladybugs in Vermont in May
Yes, May is a good month to see ladybugs in Vermont. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,026 of the 10,994 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for ladybugs in Vermont
9.3%
of yearly sightings
1,026
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
10,994
verified records a year
April 3.3%, May 9.3%, June 22.5%. Busiest month is July at 26.7%.
10,994 verified observations of ladybugs in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
July
2,939 records (26.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 47 | 0.4% |
| February | 53 | 0.5% |
| March | 118 | 1.1% |
| April | 360 | 3.3% |
| May | 1,026 | 9.3% |
| Junepeak | 2,478 | 22.5% |
| Julypeak | 2,939 | 26.7% |
| Augustpeak | 1,982 | 18% |
| September | 1,000 | 9.1% |
| October | 828 | 7.5% |
| November | 123 | 1.1% |
| December | 40 | 0.4% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 5,831 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 954 |
| Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 623 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 599 |
| Polished Lady Beetle | 510 |
| Ursine Spurleg | 479 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 357 |
| Variegated Lady Beetle | 308 |
In Vermont, May carries 9.3% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (3.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (22.5%) after. The busiest month is July (26.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The ladybugs most often recorded in Vermont are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Fourteen-spotted 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 Beetle5,831 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle954 records
- Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle623 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle599 records
- Polished Lady Beetle510 records
- Ursine Spurleg479 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Vermont in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,026 of the 10,994 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in Vermont?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for ladybugs in Vermont?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 10,994 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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