The color red is not just for show; it has many practical uses in nature. It can convey warnings or danger, impress a mate, ...

There are about 5,000 species in the Coccinellidae, or ladybug, family. Get to know more about these insects and whether they can bite.

Swarms of ladybirds have been reported in dozens of towns and villages up and down the Essex coast. Locals say millions of ...

We all love to see ladybugs in our homes and in our gardens. But, the next time you think you see a lady bug that has a slightly orangish tint, know that it's actually an Asian lady beetle. Lady bugs ...

Critter of the Month Common name: Ladybug, lady beetle or ladybird beetle. Latin name : Coccinellidae spp . Description : Ladybugs are the most familiar and widely recognized predators of garde… ...

Learn more Lost Ladybug Project: www.lostladybug.org Field Guide to Beetles of California, by Arthur V. Evans and James N. Hogue (University of California Press; 2006; $24.95).

Coleopterans within the family Coccinellidae play an important role in the biological control of Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 Gennadius (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), a worldwide pest. Here we report an initial ...

While both are part of the Coccinellidae insect family, their appearance is the biggest difference. Ladybugs in Iowa are typically bright red or orange, while the Asian lady beetle can appear red ...

Though they are both part of the same insect failing, the Coccinellidae, they have small differences in their appearance. The lady beetle has a color variation, whereas the ladybug does not.

Why Ladybugs Symbolize Good Luck and Other Facts Ladybugs are commonly thought to bring good fortunes for those that they land on. There may be some biological basis to this myth. Learn more about ...