Ladybugs in Washington in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Washington. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 3,798 of the 17,175 sightings logged across the year (22.1%), 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.
Peak month for ladybugs in Washington
22.1%
of yearly sightings
3,798
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
17,175
verified records a year
April 10%, May 22.1%, June 24.7%. Busiest month is June at 24.7%.
17,175 verified observations of ladybugs in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Washington
Peak month
June
4,235 records (24.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 140 | 0.8% |
| February | 190 | 1.1% |
| March | 602 | 3.5% |
| April | 1,709 | 10% |
| Maypeak | 3,798 | 22.1% |
| Junepeak | 4,235 | 24.7% |
| Julypeak | 2,864 | 16.7% |
| August | 1,488 | 8.7% |
| September | 830 | 4.8% |
| October | 849 | 4.9% |
| November | 342 | 2% |
| December | 128 | 0.7% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 5,469 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 3,174 |
| Western Polished Lady Beetle | 1,758 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 1,230 |
| Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle | 1,042 |
| Painted Lady Beetle | 719 |
| Two-spotted Lady Beetle | 421 |
| Western Fairy Lady Beetle | 415 |
In Washington, May carries 22.1% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 13.8 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 rising from April (10%) into May, and it heads toward June (24.7%) 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 Washington are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted 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
- Asian Lady Beetle5,469 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle3,174 records
- Western Polished Lady Beetle1,758 records
- Convergent Lady Beetle1,230 records
- Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle1,042 records
- Painted Lady Beetle719 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Washington in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 3,798 of the 17,175 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 22.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in Washington?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
What month is best for ladybugs in Washington?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 17,175 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Western Polished Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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