Ladybugs in West Virginia in July

Yes, July is a good month to see ladybugs in West Virginia. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 243 of the 2,261 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Parenthesis Lady Beetle photographed in West VirginiaFifteen-spotted Lady Beetle photographed in West VirginiaAsian Lady Beetle photographed in West Virginia
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for ladybugs in West Virginia

10.7%

of yearly sightings

243

records in July

#4

busiest month of 12

2,261

verified records a year

June 17.8%, July 10.7%, August 11.5%. Busiest month is June at 17.8%.

Best months: June, May, August

2,261 verified observations of ladybugs in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When ladybugs are recorded in West Virginia

Peak month

June

403 records (17.8% of the year)

Quietest month

January

22 records

MonthObservationsShare
January221%
February472.1%
March1556.9%
April2229.8%
Maypeak34715.3%
Junepeak40317.8%
July24310.7%
Augustpeak26111.5%
September1617.1%
October2179.6%
November1597%
December241.1%

Ladybugs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Asian Lady Beetle1,450
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle263
Polished Lady Beetle79
Spotted Pink Lady Beetle76
Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle46
Fifteen-spotted Lady Beetle37
Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle35
Squash Lady Beetle32

In West Virginia, July carries 10.7% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 2.4 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 easing off from June (17.8%) into July, and it heads toward August (11.5%) after. The busiest month is June (17.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The ladybugs most often recorded in West Virginia are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Polished Lady Beetle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.

Which ladybugs you are most likely to see

  • Asian Lady Beetle1,450 records
  • Seven-spotted Lady Beetle263 records
  • Polished Lady Beetle79 records
  • Spotted Pink Lady Beetle76 records
  • Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle46 records
  • Fifteen-spotted Lady Beetle37 records
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Plan your ladybug trip in West Virginia

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see ladybugs in West Virginia in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 243 of the 2,261 verified ladybugs sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see ladybugs in West Virginia?+

July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for ladybugs in West Virginia?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and August, based on 2,261 verified observations.

Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+

The most-recorded species in West Virginia are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Polished Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.