Ladybugs are small insects, belonging to the family of beetles. They are known by various names at different places, namely ladybirds, ladybugs, lady beetles, etc. The insects are seen inhabiting almost all the countries on the world, with over 450 species in North America itself. Ladybug is found in different colors, the common being, yellow, orange and scarlet, usually with small black spots on their wing covers and black legs, head and antennae. Many species are considered as useful, as they feed on amphids and scale insects, which act as pests in gardens and agricultural fields. Moreover, it is even believed to bring good luck. It is said that the name ‘Ladybug’ was kept after Mother Mary, also associated as ‘Our Lady’. Check out some interesting facts and amazing information about ladybug.
Facts about Ladybug
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Genus: Coccinella
Family: Coccinellidae
Species: Above 5000
Size: 1 to 10mm (depending upon the species)
Diet: Onmivore, Aphids, Scale Insects, Mealybugs and Mites
Natural Habitat: Throughout the world
Age: 2 - 3 years
Gestation Period: 4 - 7 weeks
Number of Offspring: 1 - 2 (depending upon the species)
Interesting and amazing facts about Ladybug
- A female ladybug lays more than 100 eggs in her lifetime.
- While flying, a ladybug beats wings 85 times in a sec.
- While eating, ladybugs chew from side to side and not up and down like humans.
- Ladybugs produce a chemical substance that smells and tastes horrible. It prevents them from predators and birds.
- A ladybug bites if you squeeze it, but the bite doesn’t hurt.
- The spots on the body of the ladybug fade, as it gets older.
- In winters, ladybugs do not eat and survive on their stored fat.
- The size of male ladybug is smaller than the female.
- In many countries, like Iran and Switzerland, ladybugs are considered auspicious and symbols of good luck.
- Ladybugs are found in many colors. Some have spots, while some do not.
- Ladybugs even use their feet to smell.
