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, family.

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. Some ...

Ladybugs are insects that are part of the Coccinellidae (beetle) family. Similar to other beetles, ladybugs have a hard exoskeleton. They have rounded backs topped with shell-like forewings called ...

There are many creepy crawlers that we wish we didn't see in our backyards. Blister beetles come to mind. But people are usually happy to see ladybugs. With their vibrant red or orange hues adorned ...

When creating a garden, it’s likely that most people want to make decisions that leave a positive footprint on the local environment. In an attempt to limit the use of chemical pesticides and promote ...

Q. How can I identify ladybug eggs and larvae? I purchased a container of ladybugs about 3 weeks ago and released them on my roses. I no longer see any ladybugs but I do see some other bugs crawling ...

PORT ST. LUCIE − It was all about the ladybugs on Earth Day, April 22 at Chesterfield Academy Preschool. The pretty critters are actually beetles and come in many different colors and patterns. Most ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Bethlehem celebrated Earth Day in a unique, eco-friendly way. They released 3,000 ladybugs into their schoolyard as part of a ...

CHINA GROVE — The color for the day at the South Rowan Public Library in China Grove was red as they were celebrating ladybugs on July 6. As part of the day’s events, the staff and families who ...