It’s a good sign when you see a ladybug in your garden. These tiny and colorful insects are helpful pollinators, and they can eat thousands of plant pests, such as aphids and thrips, in only a ...

You may know ladybugs for their red and black spots. But did you know the "ladybug" is actually more than one type of insect? There are about 5,000 species in the Coccinellidae, or ladybug ...

Ladybugs are familiar and beloved fixtures of our gardens, but there’s more to them than cuteness. Take a second look at these backyard insects. Ladybugs aren’t bugs—they’re beetles.

Blister beetles come to mind. But people are usually happy to see ladybugs. With their vibrant red or orange hues adorned with contrasting black spots, they are visually captivating and instantly ...

There's no doubt that ladybugs are one of the most adored insects anywhere. Growers love to see them in the garden because they help eradicate pests like aphids, while kiddos get a kick out of ...

Ladybugs are one of the most recognizable insects that people can spot outside as well as inside when they sneak their way into homes. They’re pretty and come in different colors and patterns.

According to some scientific and anecdotal evidence, there have been instances of male ladybugs mating (or attempting to mate) with their deceased female counterparts for hours. However ...

Few people want to share space with insects. Long legs, quivering mandibles and segmented bodies skittering across walls or floors make many of us uncomfortable; for some, they’re downright ...

Ladybugs, along with their very similar looking cousin the Asian beetle, come out in full force every fall in search of a warm place to overwinter, hibernate and potentially lay their eggs ...

There's no doubt that ladybugs are one of the most adored insects anywhere. Growers love to see them in the garden because they help eradicate pests like aphids, while kiddos get a kick out of ...