There are many creepy crawlers that we wish we didn't see in our backyards. Blister beetles come to mind. But people are usually happy to see ladybugs. With their vibrant red or orange hues adorned ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ladybugs, also known as Coccinellidae, are one of the most beloved insects in the world. They belong to ...

The ladybugs are back. Ladybugs, more formally known as ladybird beetles, are beginning their annual winter convention at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park in the Oakland hills, though not in great ...

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 ...

There are nearly 5,000 kinds of ladybugs; 400 types live in North America. Ladybugs taste bad. Their bright color warns birds and other predators to stay away. They defend themselveswith a bitter, ...

Sports-lover turned journalist, born and bred in Scotland, with a passion for football (soccer). He’s also a keen follower of NFL, NBA, golf and tennis, among others, and always has an eye on the ...

The spiritual meaning of insects greatly depends on what insect it is and the culture. They can symbolize greed, destruction and plagues, or more positive things like pleasure, conception, strength ...

As temperatures drop, ladybugs and their look-alike cousins, Asian lady beetles, begin searching for warm places to spend the winter — often inside our homes. While traditional ladybugs are beneficial ...

Ladybugs are some of the world’s most beloved insects. They are welcome garden visitors, especially when less well-behaved insects cause trouble. One ladybug eats 5,000 aphids in its one-year life.

Rather than escape outside, I have been enjoying escaping inside to my soaking bathtub after a bone-chilling cold day out.And I have not been alone in the bathroom. We have guests this winter who are ...

If a ladybug's life were a horror film, this is how it would start: Scary string music. A close-up of the green-eyed face of a wasp. The sudden pierce of a stinger. The screen goes dark. Next, an ...