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.

"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 ...

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, ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — You might be noticing a large amount of bugs that look like ladybugs in KELOLAND. And those are ladybugs. The multi-colored Asian lady beetle is considered a ladybug, ...

Ladybugs can bite with their mandibles and pinch with their legs. Some people may have an allergy to ladybug bites and develop respiratory symptoms and swelling. While ladybugs are beneficial to ...

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 ...

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 ...