Ladybird
The ladybird, or ladybug in North America, is a small beetle in the family Coccinellidae, order Coleoptera. Most species are dome-shaped and range from 4 to 8 millimeters in length. Color patterns vary, but many are red, orange, or yellow with dark spots. The bright coloration often serves as a warning to predators, and many species secrete bitter or mildly toxic compounds when threatened.
Ladybirds undergo complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid near colonies of aphids and other plant pests; larvae
They are found worldwide, especially in temperate and subtropical regions, and inhabit gardens, fields, forests, and
Human interactions are generally positive, as they reduce pest populations. They are not harmful to people,