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.

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 ...

Ladybugs are among the luckiest of all bugs in Southern Arizona: they winter in the lush desert and as the mercury rises, so do they, taking flight for the cooler mountain tops. They're there right ...

The ladybug is a gardener’s best friend. This beneficial insect is like the sheriff in our gardens, protecting our plants from aphids and other bad bugs. Ladybugs have voracious appetites, too. One ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's no doubt that ladybugs are one of the most beloved insects anywhere. Growers love them in the ...