Ladybugs in Wisconsin in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Wisconsin. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,815 of the 8,682 sightings logged across the year (20.9%), 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.

Hippodamia glacialis glacialis photographed in WisconsinFourteen-spotted Lady Beetle photographed in WisconsinSeven-spotted Lady Beetle photographed in Wisconsin
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for ladybugs in Wisconsin

20.9%

of yearly sightings

1,815

records in July

#2

busiest month of 12

8,682

verified records a year

June 23.1%, July 20.9%, August 14.1%. Busiest month is June at 23.1%.

Best months: June, July, AugustPeak season right now

8,682 verified observations of ladybugs in Wisconsin, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When ladybugs are recorded in Wisconsin

Peak month

June

2,002 records (23.1% of the year)

Quietest month

January

29 records

MonthObservationsShare
January290.3%
February500.6%
March1702%
April4184.8%
May95010.9%
Junepeak2,00223.1%
Julypeak1,81520.9%
Augustpeak1,22314.1%
September88410.2%
October87410.1%
November2082.4%
December590.7%

Ladybugs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Asian Lady Beetle4,726
Spotted Pink Lady Beetle875
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle814
Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle532
Polished Lady Beetle213
Variegated Lady Beetle200
Fifteen-spotted Lady Beetle186
Eye-spotted Lady Beetle148

In Wisconsin, July carries 20.9% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 12.6 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 easing off from June (23.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (14.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The ladybugs most often recorded in Wisconsin are Asian Lady Beetle, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle and Seven-spotted 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 Beetle4,726 records
  • Spotted Pink Lady Beetle875 records
  • Seven-spotted Lady Beetle814 records
  • Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle532 records
  • Polished Lady Beetle213 records
  • Variegated Lady Beetle200 records
Plan your tripApostle Islands National Lakeshore

Plan your ladybug trip in Wisconsin

Start with live tours near Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see ladybugs in Wisconsin in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 1,815 of the 8,682 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 20.9% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see ladybugs in Wisconsin?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.

What month is best for ladybugs in Wisconsin?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 8,682 verified observations.

Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Wisconsin?+

The most-recorded species in Wisconsin are Asian Lady Beetle, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle and Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.