Coccinellidae (/ ˌkɒksɪˈnɛlɪdiː /) [3] is a widespread family of small beetles. They are commonly known as ladybugs in North America and ladybirds in the United Kingdom; "lady" refers to mother Mary. Entomologists use the names ladybird beetles or lady beetles to …

2024年8月8日 · The most common are red and black or yellow and black, but some are as plain as black and white, while others are as exotic as dark blue and orange. Some species of ladybug are spotted, others have stripes, and still others sport a checked pattern. There are 5,000 different species of ladybugs, 450 of which live in North America.

2015年4月8日 · Ladybugs, sometimes known as Ladybirds and less commonly Lady Beetles, are a rarity in the insect world in that they’re one of the few creepy crawly insects we as a species don’t actively dislike, due to their habit of eating the things that destroy our crops. But just how did this little insect get such a strange name?

Is an Orange Ladybug an Actual Ladybug? Indeed an orange Ladybug is a Ladybug, but beware, there are over 5000 varieties of Ladybug. However, there are also many imitating insects as well as other orange-colored similar insects.

2025年4月7日 · ladybug, (family Coccinellidae), family of approximately 5,000 widely distributed species of beetles. The name originated in the Middle Ages, when the beetle was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and called “beetle of Our Lady.” See also list of insects. Harlequin ladybug A black harlequin ladybug (Harmonia axyridis).

2023年4月26日 · Ladybugs (also called ladybirds and lady beetles) are a type of beetle that usually have a red, oval-shaped body with black spots. The most common color of ladybugs is red but some types of ladybugs have yellow, orange, black, gray, or even pink bodies.

Learn about the different types of ladybugs (ladybirds) - how they got their name, where and how long they live, what they eat, interesting facts, pictures, and more.

2020年7月31日 · Ladybugs are not actually true bugs (Hemiptera); they are beetles (Coleoptera) in the family, Coccinellidae. Outside the US, they are known, more accurately, as ladybird beetles. Not all ladybugs are red with black spots.

2024年3月13日 · The actual reason for this is unknown, but the theory is that the red shell of the ladybug is like Mary’s red cloak, which is seen in many religious paintings. Another theory is based on an old European legend that suggests that the beetles were sent to farmers by the Virgin Mary to save their crops from invasive pests.

2025年4月1日 · Actual Size: 0.8 to 18 mm. Characteristics: Bright, cherry-red shells with black spots, black heads, and small white “cheeks.” Legs: 6. Antennae: Yes. Wings: Yes, two pairs of wings. Habitat: Attracted to shrubs, trees, and gardens near homes. Will sometimes hibernate overwinter in protected areas of homes and buildings. Habits: