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.

Every autumn, ladybugs (which are really lady beetles) seem to swarm near or even inside some homes. There can be so many of them that they stain walls and make a room smell really bad. Ladybugs have ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Although ladybug populations are thought to be declining due to issues like habitat loss, climate change ...

Spring brings showers, flowers and a ton of insects. This includes ladybugs – one of the rare insect species people aren’t rushing to crush – which is likely due to the belief that they’re a good omen ...

You can rid your home of a ladybug infestation by vacuuming them up and using certain plants and oils to deter them. Using insecticides indoors may lead to health problems. Ladybugs are a red and ...

With vivid wings and familiar black spots, ladybugs are a common sight throughout the warmer summer months. But when the weather turns cold, ladybugs enter a form of hibernation, called diaphase, to ...

Ladybugs can bite with their mandibles and pinch with their legs. Some people may have an allergy to ladybug bites and develop respiratory symptoms and swelling. While ladybugs are beneficial to ...

Ladybugs are special beetles most of us look forward to seeing. And as it turns out, they being with them some special spiritual meanings. Of course, there are some people who think of ladybugs as ...

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