Have you ever seen a pink ladybug? If yes, you will be mesmerized by its beauty and unusual color. Since you came across this article, you must be curious about those unique insects. Pink spotted ladybugs typically have 12 spots and are also scientifically known as Coleomegilla maculata. Let’s explore those amazing insects and learn…
Ladybugs are the cutest-looking and most fascinating insects in the world. It is very popular and is known for its beneficial aspects and harmless habits. These tiny creatures are often considered a sign of good luck and happiness. They have a very interesting way of life, features, and habits. If you are interested in how…
Have you ever felt this magical moment when a cute little ladybug lands on you? While we consider other insects as harmful and avoid any interaction with them, we see ladybugs as harmless, beneficial insects that may bring good luck to us due to the widespread belief that ladybugs bring good fortune. Is it true?…
Have you ever encountered a white ladybug? Generally, there are so many beautiful and cute little ladies around us; some have unusual colors, and some have their own unique beauty. It is commonly known that everyone loves and respects ladybugs because of their characteristics and the benefits they have for our gardens. Keep reading the…
Ladybugs are considered one of the most fascinating creatures in the world. They are part of the Coccinellidae family of small beetles. According to National Geographic, there are about 5000 species of ladybugs and each of them is colorful, unique, and beneficial. It is hard to find a person who doesn’t love these cute, beautiful,…
There are different species of ladybugs, and each of them is marvelous and fascinating in its own way. The rarest species of ladybug is Halmus Chalybeus, widely known as the Steelblue Ladybird. It is a part of the Coccinellidae family and is common in specific regions like New Zealand and Australia. This type of ladybug…
Who doesn’t love cute little insects with beautiful and colorful appearances? Their most common name is ladybugs. However, let’s be clear: They aren’t bugs but beetles. These beautiful creatures are known to be harmless and very beneficial. That’s why everyone welcomes them in their garden. While looking at their colorful shells and counting their dots,…
What we know about ladybugs is that they are harmless, beautiful creatures that are very beneficial for our gardens. However, while they may represent cute insects to many people, sometimes they can be mean to us, as well. You might naturally wonder about these insects: do ladybugs bite? The truth is that ladybugs can invade…
Ladybugs are tiny creatures that come in various colors, shapes, and characteristics. They belong to the family of Coccinellidae and are types of beetles. They are characterized by short legs and a round body that is often decorated with dots and various shapes of markings. The color and the number of dots depend on the…
Click here to return to Ladybug Life Cycle category Randy JonesHaving discovered a fondness for insects while pursuing her degree in Biology, Randi Jones was quite bugged to know that people usually dismissed these little creatures as “creepy-crawlies”.
Garden Eaters: Aphids Aphids are sucking insects in the order Homoptera; aphids are small, soft-bodied, pearl-shaped insects that have a pair of cornicles projecting out from abdomen. Aphids are various colors including black, green, red, yellow, pink, white, brown, grayish, or lavender. Complex life cycle: Over wintering eggs hatch in the spring into wingless females. These…
Food: Beetles feed on the foliage of morning glories and related plants. Enjoy milkweed, raspberry, maize, and sweet potato. Also known to feed on the bindweed- a lawn weed. Larva feeds on foliage, as well. When fully grown, they drop to the ground, burrow in, pupate, and over winter. They emerge as the adult beetle…