Interesting Facts about LADYBUGS ***

Facts about Ladybugs

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Did you Know? List of Facts about Ladybugs aka ladybirds
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Ladybugs, trivia and information, including some useful statistics about animals will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Ladybugs are as follows:

Fact 1 - Definition: Ladybugs aka ladybirds are small round bright-colored and spotted beetles within the family Coccinellidae

Fact 2 - Color Description: Ladybugs aka ladybirds scarlet, yellow or orange,with small black spots on their wing covers. Ladybugs have black legs, head and antennae
Fact 3 - There are over 5000 species of Ladybugs (ladybirds)
Fact 4 - Ladybirds have six legs, 2 pairs of wings and 3 main body parts - the head, thorax and abdomen
Fact 5 - Ladybugs aka ladybirds are brightly colored to ward away potential predators
Fact 6 - The spots on Ladybugs fade as they get older
Fact 7 - Ladybugs will bite if you squeeze them - but it will not hurt
Fact 8 - Ladybugs stats and facts
- Length: 1 to 10mm (0.04 to 0.4 inches)
- Habitat: Fields and gardens
- Lifespan: 2-3 years
- Diet: Ladybugs are omnivores eating mainly insects especially garden pests
Fact 9 - Male ladybugs are smaller than females
Fact 10 - The number of spots on ladybugs vary according to the species
- Convergent ladybugs - 13 spots
- Two-spotted ladybugs - 2 spots
Fact 11 - The life cycle of ladybugs is as follows:
- Egg
- Larvae
- Pupae
- Ladybug
Fact 12 - The name "ladybird" originated in Britain where the insects became known as "Our Lady's bird"
Fact 13 - The heads of Ladybugs house its mouthparts, compound eyes, and antennae
Fact 14 - The thorax has the legs and wings attached
Fact 15 - The abdomen of Ladybugs contains organs for digestion, respiration, and reproduction
Fact 16 - Ladybugs aka ladybirds have tough, leatherlike wings which are called elytra