Ladybugs are wonderful beneficial garden insects for aphid control. However, dozens of ladybugs in my house grouping together can be annoying and bothersome. They can quickly go from cute, bright, and beneficial insects to smelly, annoying beetles. So here’s the quick answer, then we’ll discuss further and add some solutions. Ladybugs in my House! There […]
Ladybugs come in many colors, as well as different sizes and shapes, and when you find one it can seem like such an unusual type, particularly if it’s slightly more rectangular in shape than most ‘round’ ladybugs. So what about a green ladybug? You’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve found a cute green-looking little spotted […]
Purple ladybugs? …During my time I’ve seen a LOT of Ladybugs, they can be some of the strangest and yet most wonderful colors and in fact some of them you can hardly tell if they’re a Ladybug or not! On those travels, I’ve also come across images of purple Ladybugs. It sounds like a wonderful […]
There are a number of reasons why you might see a Ladybug on a flower or a plant. We’re going to explore the question – are ladybugs pollinators? But the first thing to say is if you do see one then great, leave them alone so they can get on with some important jobs for […]
These little bright little creatures have long been loved by kids and adults alike, you may not know much about their diet. So here’s what ladybugs eat, the complete list of ladybugs’ normal daily food types! Here’s the really quick answer, then we’ll dive into more detail… What Do Ladybugs Eat? Aphids and other plant-eating […]
You may have come across a few ladybugs which do not sport their typical red-and-black spot design. Perhaps it was yellow in color, with some unusual-looking spots? Intrigued? Let’s discuss the yellow ladybug species of this particular kind of ladybug. What Kind Are Yellow Ladybugs? Yellow ladybugs do exist and have various species. The marking […]
Ladybirds or lady beetles belong to the widespread family of Coccinellidae. Mostly called ladybugs in the USA, these beetles are not technically bugs. And ladybug larvae you might not recognize at all! More than 5000 species of ladybugs have been identified worldwide including 500 species in the USA. Each with its own unique larvae. Let’s […]
Ladybugs are such tiny yet interesting creatures. I’ve researched the anatomy of a ladybug more closely, considering they have such tiny bodies. Turns out they have really interesting anatomy. How Many Legs Does a Ladybug have? Ladybugs have six legs. This is consistent across all Ladybugs and in fact all species of beetle. Other parts […]
Ladybugs have been a source of fascination and intrigue for people of all ages for a long time now. However, there is a lot more to ladybugs than just their spotted bright bodies and docile nature. So I’ve produced a complete and easy guide to ladybugs. Ladybugs, also known as ladybird beetles or lady beetles, […]
Ladybugs are fascinating creatures to study. There is much to learn about them. One thing I wanted to share about these insects was exactly what they consume as their diet. DO ladybugs drink water? Well, we already understand more about what Ladybugs eat, so mainly I want to focus here on what they drink and […]
