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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.
1,112 Questions
What is the correct name for a swarm of ladybirds?
Fluffy, Spike, Flappy, Fido, Spot,
just to name a few.
What do ladybugs do to help the planet?
ladybugs help the Christmas trees grow healtly
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Ladybugs are natural predators. Their primary diet is aphids( but some species of ladybugs also eat mites and scale) which can destroy crops and home garden plants. Ladybugs help the world by eating the pest bugs.
They are voracious eaters - according to research done at the University of Kentucky, one ladybug will eat about 5,000 aphids in it's lifetime.
Is it cruel to keep a ladybug as a pet?
no, as long as you take care of the pet and makesure it gets enough food, water, and air.
No, different ladybugs eat different kinds of aphids. That's why the Asian or Japanese ladybug [Harmonia axyridis] was brought into the United States of America. The native ladybugs [Coccinelidae family] couldn't be counted on to eat pecan tree aphids. But researchers discovered that the Asian variety were voracious eaters of pecan tree aphids in their native lands.
yes some ladybugs are nocturnal and don't sleep at night but some come out in the day and don't sleep that much.
Can a ladybug eat grape jelly?
Yes, ladybugs [Coccinellidae] can eat grapes. In fact, it's a big problem with the Asian lady beetle [Harmonia axyridis], which also is called the Japanese ladybug. It was introduced into the United States of America to control the Georgia pecan tree aphid [Monelia caryella]. It carried out its mission. But subsequently, it has gone on to terrorize the grape industry and to outcompete and devour native ladybugs.
No, the ladybug [Coccinellidae family] isn't asexual, because there are female and male ladybugs, and because they mate to produce offspring.
Is a ladybug hurtful to humans?
NO, ladybugs are not poisonous to humans, they can affect small animals but they are not poisonous to humans
Do ladybugs eat scale insects?
Yes, ladybugs eat scale insects.
Specifically, the ladybug (Coccinellidae family) can be considered a most beneficial insect. It contributes beautiful benefits to gardens and lawns because of its cheery colors and pleasing shapes. It also functions as a non-chemical control of such garden pests as aphids, mealbugs, mites, scale insects and thrips.
What is the mating seasons for ladybugs in Alabama?
The mating season for ladybugs in Georgia is usually in the spring, when they come out of hibernation. Depending on what part of Georgia they are in, this can be as early as March or as late as May.
Why do some ladybugs have less spots?
the "ladybugs" without spots are not really ladybugs. there is a type of beetle related to the common ladybug that has no spots. some say they are poisoness but they are actually harmless. If you want to know the name of this beetle go search on google "ladybugs without spots" or "read beetles."
Lady bugs and butterflies like nectar but, there is a way to make a substitue for nectar called sugar water. All you do is mix sugar in water in a cup, then put it in a bowl, then put it outside.
What is the habitat of the ladybug?
Ladybugs are happy in many different habitats, including grasslands, forests, cities, suburbs, and along rivers.
What are the enemies of a ladybug?
Lady bugs have several natural enemies. These enemies are birds, frogs, spiders, wasps, aphids, humans, shield bugs, and assassin bugs.
What is the circulatory system of the ladybug?
fist of all it is known as an 'open' circulatory system.. that means the circulatory fluid (hemolymph) is not contained in vessels. insects have a dorsal vessel with a sort of heart (but is not like that of mammals). insects only transport nutrients and waste and NOT oxygen. for this reason, their circulatory fluid, hemoplymph, is greenish in colour. the cavity in which the hemolymph opens is known as the haemoceal. hemplymph passes into the haemoceal through openings called ostia (sing. ostium)
