When I first started my research, I was a bit disappointed to find many false facts and incorrect statements about ladybugs, so I felt I had to put the record straight as much as I could with a ladybug frequently asked questions page. So I’ve compiled a big list of the most common Ladybug questions […]
When I first started liking Ladybugs – all those many years ago I quickly found out that there’s far more to Ladybugs than you might think. In spite of this, there’s not much information about how amazing these bugs (sorry – beetles) actually are. So here I’ve compiled the largest list of interesting facts about […]
I’ve seen the occasional video here and there about Ladybugs swimming, but are they swimming? Or drowning? So I decided to find out more information and share it here. I’d hate to think of these little critters drowning in water, it’s just not a great way to go at all, so I know if I […]
I’ve also written about this in my article on the Ladybug Life Cycle, so if you want more information beyond just mating, then please head over there. However, this is a question often asked, so I thought I’d answer it separately. After all, Ladybugs are important to us! When Do Ladybugs Mate? Typically during May, […]
Can ladybugs fly? Is one question. Sure they can, and the way in which ladybugs fold their wings is really an amazing feat of nature. I can’t think of many other creatures that fold their wings in quite the same way and then draw them in underneath a protective hood. But to look at them […]
I write this not in any morbid sense, but because many mistake Ladybugs as being dead when in fact they could be far from it. This is a true story. I was once sitting on the bench in my backyard one summer and saw a Ladybug walking past a few feet away. Then it stopped. […]
Will ladybugs stay in my garden? There are plenty of reasons why you would want Ladybugs in your garden, they’re one of every gardener’s best friends for keeping cherished plants, flora, and fauna safe from unwanted pests. Not only that but they’re highly prized in agricultural sectors for the same natural benefits they bring with […]
We think of Ladybugs as being cute, brightly colored beetles that fly around the garden doing good things for our gardens like little fairies bringing us good luck and joy. What we forget is that it’s a big world out there and it can be a ferocious environment to be in … even for a […]
So, what do ladybugs do in winter? Ever seen a gathering of Ladybugs who appear to be dormant? Or even just one on their own? Sometimes they might even seem lifeless so you think they’re dead or dying. Well, that’s not always the case. I’ve seen lots of these in the past, many of them […]
We pay attention to a Ladybug if we happen to see one. Delighted by their bright shell, the facts, and folklore surrounding Ladybugs. Intrigued as to how many spots it might have. What we don’t realize is that there are millions of Ladybugs helping us out – every day, just by the very nature of […]
