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Ladybugs

Also known as ladybirds and lady beetles, ladybugs are beetles belonging to the family Coccinellidae. This family of over 5,000 species can be found worldwide and some species are considered garden pests. Questions about ladybugs can be found here.

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What kind of lifecycle does a ladybug have?

starts as an egg then it turns into larva the it turns into lady bug pupa and then its a grown upThe first stage of a ladybug's life cycle is the Egg Stage. The ladybug's eggs are laid, and they usually hatch 2-5 days after they are laid. The second stage is the Larvae Stage. When the eggs hatch the larvae will come out and start looking for food. They will usually look for small mites or aphids. A few days later, the larvae will begin to shed their skin, this is called molting, they will continue to molt until they are finished growing. The third stage is the Pupa Stage After about 2 weeks of being larvae the ladybug will turn into the pupa stage. It attaches itself to a leaf and it will remain there for a few days, during these few days the larvae are going through a metamorphosis (changes) into a ladybug. The final stage is the adult lady bug stage. After the metamorphosis is done, the skin of the larvae will break open and the adult ladybug will come out. The shell will look very pale or pink for a couple of hours, when the couple of hours are up the shell will begin to harden, while the shell is hardening it begins to gain pigment, and the shell turns bright red.

Why is the ladybug called the 'ladybird' beetle?

The familiar beetle, usually with black spots on red, is called ladybug in the US, and ladybird in most of the rest of the English-speaking world.
The name ladybird comes from the vernacular name for the common 7-spot ladybird (Coccinella 7-puncata) in Europe: Our Lady's Bird -- the Lady in this case being The Virgin Mary. The red color of the elytra (wing cover) represents her cloak, and the seven spots represent the Virgin's seven joys and seven sorrows.
Relating Ladybirds to the Virgin Mary is not unusual, in 1991 Dr. A.W. Exell published his book History of the Ladybird in which he cites 329 common names for the Ladybird from 55 countries, of which over 80 refer to the Virgin Mary and more than 50 are dedicated to God. Contrarily one Italian name is 'Galineta del Diaolo' or 'The Devils Chicken'. Other names include the Swedish Himelska nyckla or 'The Keys of Heaven' and the Cherokee 'Great Beloved Woman'.

What kind of food do ladybugs like to eat?

none, they eat aphids

Well, actually...

Ladybugs also like whiteflies, mealybugs, scales, mites, and such soft-bodied insects as fruitworm, cabbage moth, and tomato hornworm.

As far as household foods...

A way to encourage beneficial insects is to spray a mixture called "Wheast" in your garden. It is usually a mixture of yeast, whey or sugar, and water and it is an attractive food for Ladybugs and Green Lacewings. You can either make your own, or purchase a mix. A basic wheast recipe is as follows:

1 part sugar

1 part yeast

Mix sugar and yeast with water to make a thin paste. Apply to leaves. Or, add more water to apply by spray bottle.

However, they also seem to like soda (Coke Classic to be specific); I have fed many ladybugs that have come indoors soda and they really seem to like it.

What is An example of a sustainable use practice is the use of beneficial insects like ladybugs to?

The control of insect pests by way of such beneficial insects as ladybugs is an example of a sustainable development practice. For example, aphids number among pests of farm crops and of gardens. Insects such as ladybugs receive beneficial status since they treat local problems, such as aphid populations, with local means.

Do ladybugs pee on you?

Yes. In fact, it was proven by a team of researchers at the University of California in 2003!

Do Ladybirds have a sense of smell?

As a defence mechanism many ladybird species exude a yellow fluid (called reflex blood) which has an unpleasant acrid smell, and which can stain soft furnishings

How do you you tell if a goose is a male or a female?

The beak on a male it is kind of Grayish and on the female their is kind of a bright orangish at the back closest to the head I only know this about the toulouse breed I'm not sure about other breeds but they might be the same. The beak, on a male it is kind of Grayish, and on the female their is kind of a bright orangish at the back closest to the head I only know this about the toulouse breed, I'm not sure about other breeds but they might be the same.

Can ladybugs mate with centipedes?

who do you sigh in oops,I mean how do you sign in?

Do ladybugs eat cucumbers?

Lady bugs eat other bugs. They do not eat plants including watermelon.

Are black ladybirds poisonous?

All ladybugs bite. I've never heard of black ones, but if they really are ladybugs, they can bite if they think you're going to hurt them.

>i dont know but i think someone can answer this for me?

What is a black ladybird's native country?

None. Lady Bird died in 2007. Do you mean Linda Bird? If so she lives in Virginia. She is married to former Governor Chuck Rob.

CorrectionLadybird beetles are known as ladybugs in the US. They're found all over the world in temperate climates. Ladybirds / ladybugs are beneficial insects because they eat garden pests, especially aphids.

How does a ladybug protect itself from a enemy?

When a Ladybug sense danger, it releases blood to trickle down its legs which induces a foul odor which makes some predators unattracted to it. The blood is tainted yellow and can leave a stain. Often times if you were to tamper with a ladybug in your home, you can start to smell the odor...

How long can ladybugs fly for?

The little ladybug is known to travel amazing distances. It recorded that this insect can travel between the United States and Europe which is a very big distance for something so small.

Is a ladybug harmful or helpful?

Ladybird's favorite food is Aphid (greenfly/blackfly) which attack plants. Ladybirds are a beneficial insect and gardners and Horticulturalists encourage them.

Do ladybugs sleep upside down?

it is more comfortable for them to sleep upside down all fish sleep that way ,but if they're dead the will be in another direction. Another way for you to know if they are alive and they are upside down is if you see them breathing ,if you own one shake the and you will see thaat they start to sleep then they will go back to sleep. ; )

Are there blue ladybirds?

yes, the steelyblue lady bird (Orcus Chalybeus)

also there is a rainbow ladybird that grows in winter, and likes to eat cheese

Do birds eat ladybirds?

Some birds do, particularly some insectivore bird species.

How much does a ladybug weigh?

A ladybug weighs approximately 0.021 grams.

How do ladybirds breath?

Ladybirds breathe through a complicated structure of tubes (called tracheae and tracheoles) and air sacs. Oxygen is pulled into the body through openings in their abdomens called spiracles. Once the oxygen has been pulled in, the outer most vents close and the air is forced into increasingly smaller pipes known as tubules, until it reaches the required cells.

What does a ladybug do during day and night?

ladybugs are active during the day, so they can gather as much food as they can for the night.

How do you get rid of black and white lady bugs?

you get rid of your athids or get more red one than blaCK ONES

Do ladybugs drink milk?

probably not it is a little bug and how would it get the milk anyway

bugs are not mammals so they don't have milk in them

so i dont think so LOL

but i could be wrong u never no lol