Ladybugs in Wisconsin in May
Yes, May is a good month to see ladybugs in Wisconsin. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 950 of the 8,682 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), 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 Wisconsin
10.9%
of yearly sightings
950
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
8,682
verified records a year
April 4.8%, May 10.9%, June 23.1%. Busiest month is June at 23.1%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | 0.3% |
| February | 50 | 0.6% |
| March | 170 | 2% |
| April | 418 | 4.8% |
| May | 950 | 10.9% |
| Junepeak | 2,002 | 23.1% |
| Julypeak | 1,815 | 20.9% |
| Augustpeak | 1,223 | 14.1% |
| September | 884 | 10.2% |
| October | 874 | 10.1% |
| November | 208 | 2.4% |
| December | 59 | 0.7% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 4,726 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 875 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 814 |
| Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 532 |
| Polished Lady Beetle | 213 |
| Variegated Lady Beetle | 200 |
| Fifteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 186 |
| Eye-spotted Lady Beetle | 148 |
In Wisconsin, May carries 10.9% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 2.6 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 (4.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (23.1%) after. The busiest month is June (23.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Wisconsin in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 950 of the 8,682 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in Wisconsin?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.