Based on information in http://www.gardeninsects.com/ladybugs.asp and http://www.gardeninsects.com/ladybugs.asp it would seem that the mating season is anytime that the ladybugs are not hibernating. Typical life cycles are 3-4 weeks or up to six weeks in cooler spring seasons. There may be 5 - 6 generations produced per year.
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Ladybugs are present when plants are lush and green. Up to six generations are of ladybugs hatch each gardening seasoning.
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Lady bugs can mate for over two hours at a time. The female can store the male's sperm for 2-3 months until an ideal spot with plenty of food is available to lay her eggs.