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.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although ladybug populations are thought to be declining due to issues like habitat loss, climate change and insecticide use, ...

Ladybugs contain toxins that you may be allergic to. Pets who eat them may also experience unpleasant symptoms. The amount of toxin varies by the ladybug’s color, with orange having the most. Share on ...

Q: My house is being invaded by ladybugs. Why are they coming indoors when there is nothing in here for them? How do I get rid of them? A: There are several thousand species of ladybugs, or lady ...

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 ...

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find ladybugs! About 20 years ago, researchers realized that the nine-spotted ladybug had not been seen for a while in New York state, where they ...

Who doesn't love ladybugs? Those tiny, red-shelled and dotted garden guests are commonly associated with luck. But these are not just cute visitors, they're also hardworking heroes. While they may ...