Ladybug (Coccinellidae) is a widespread family of small beetles ranging from 0.8 to 18 mm (0.0315 to 0.708 inches). source
Ladybug (Coccinellidae) is a widespread family of small beetles ranging from 0.8 to 18 mm (0.0315 to 0.708 inches).
Ladybugs are commonly yellow, orange, or red with small black spots on their wing covers, with black legs, heads and antennae. source
Ladybugs are commonly yellow, orange, or red with small black spots on their wing covers, with black legs, heads and antennae.
There are about 5,000 different species of ladybugs in the world. source
There are about 5,000 different species of ladybugs in the world.
Ladybugs (Coccinellids) are known as ladybugs in North America, and ladybirds in other areas. source
Ladybugs (Coccinellids) are known as ladybugs in North America, and ladybirds in other areas.
Entomologists widely prefer the names ladybird beetles or lady beetles as these insects are not classified as true bugs. source
Entomologists widely prefer the names ladybird beetles or lady beetles as these insects are not classified as true bugs.
These much loved critters are also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles. source
These much loved critters are also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles.
Most people like them because ladybugs are pretty, graceful, and harmless to humans. source
Most people like them because ladybugs are pretty, graceful, and harmless to humans.
farmers love ladybugs because they eat aphids and other plant-eating pests. source
farmers love ladybugs because they eat aphids and other plant-eating pests.
Seven-spotted ladybugs are red or orange with three spots on each side and one in the middle. source
Seven-spotted ladybugs are red or orange with three spots on each side and one in the middle.
Ladybugs have a black head with white patches on either side. source
Ladybugs have a black head with white patches on either side.
The name "ladybug" was coined by European farmers who prayed to the Virgin Mary when pests began eating their crops. source
The name "ladybug" was coined by European farmers who prayed to the Virgin Mary when pests began eating their crops.
After ladybugs came and wiped out the invading insects, the farmers named them "beetle of Our Lady." source
After ladybugs came and wiped out the invading insects, the farmers named them "beetle of Our Lady."
NASA even sent a few ladybugs into space with aphids to see how aphids would escape in zero gravity. source
NASA even sent a few ladybugs into space with aphids to see how aphids would escape in zero gravity.
Ladybugs can secrete a fluid from joints in their legs which gives them a foul taste. source
Ladybugs can secrete a fluid from joints in their legs which gives them a foul taste.
Average ladybug life span in the wild between 2 to 3 years. source
Average ladybug life span in the wild between 2 to 3 years.