Best Time to See Ladybugs in Wyoming

June, July and August is the best time to see ladybugs in Wyoming. Based on 1,554 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when ladybugs are most active across the year in Wyoming.

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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.

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle photographed in Wyoming

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle · Daughter Dad CC BY

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle photographed in Wyoming

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle · Bailey Duncan CC BY-SA

Transverse Lady Beetle photographed in Wyoming

Transverse Lady Beetle · David LaMagna CC BY

Photos by iNaturalist observers, reused under the licence each observer chose.
Best months: June, July, AugustPeak season right now

1,554 verified observations of ladybugs in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When ladybugs are recorded in Wyoming

Peak month

June

495 records (31.9% of the year)

Quietest month

December

1 records

MonthObservationsShare
January50.3%
February30.2%
March181.2%
April442.8%
May1308.4%
Junepeak49531.9%
Julypeak48131%
Augustpeak20513.2%
September1217.8%
October473%
November40.3%
December10.1%

Ladybugs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle348
Transverse Lady Beetle345
Convergent Lady Beetle170
Mountain Lady Beetle81
Asian Lady Beetle61
Two-spotted Lady Beetle56
Casey's Lady Beetle54
Three-banded Lady Beetle37

Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo

Typical weather in Wyoming

Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when ladybugs are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for ladybugs sit around 52 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRain
Jan27°F15°F0.9"
Feb25°F9°F0.7"
Mar35°F19°F1.6"
Apr45°F26°F1.9"
May60°F40°F2.3"
Junbest time74°F52°F1.7"
Julbest time84°F60°F0.3"
Augbest time82°F58°F0.9"
Sep72°F50°F0.8"
Oct51°F33°F1.9"
Nov40°F24°F0.7"
Dec30°F17°F0.5"

Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Wyoming. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.

More on ladybugs in Wyoming:

Sightings of ladybugs in Wyoming peak in June, when 495 of the year's 1,554 verified observations are logged — about 31.9% of the annual total. Activity stays high through June, July and August.

The quietest stretch is December, when ladybugs are hardest to find — December sees just 1 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.

The ladybugs you are most likely to encounter in Wyoming are Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, Transverse Lady Beetle and Convergent Lady Beetle — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.

Where to go

Best places to see ladybugs in Wyoming

  • Bighorn Canyon National Recreation AreaNational Recreation Area
  • Devils Tower National MonumentNational Monument
  • Fossil Butte National MonumentNational Monument
  • Grand Teton National ParkNational Park
  • Yellowstone National ParkNational Park
  • California National Historic TrailNational Historic Trail

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to see ladybugs in Wyoming?+

June is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through June, July and August, based on 1,554 verified iNaturalist observations.

When are ladybugs hardest to see in Wyoming?+

December is the quietest month for ladybugs in Wyoming, with only 1 verified records.

Are ladybugs active year-round in Wyoming?+

Ladybugs are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Wyoming, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in June.