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, ...

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 ...

You can rid your home of a ladybug infestation by vacuuming them up and using certain plants and oils to deter them. Using insecticides indoors may lead to health problems. Ladybugs are a red and ...

Ladybugs are special beetles most of us look forward to seeing. And as it turns out, they being with them some special spiritual meanings. Of course, there are some people who think of ladybugs as ...

With vivid wings and familiar black spots, ladybugs are a common sight throughout the warmer summer months. But when the weather turns cold, ladybugs enter a form of hibernation, called diaphase, to ...

Q: My house is being invaded by ladybugs. Why are they coming indoors when there is nothing in here for them? How do I get rid of them? A: There are several thousand species of ladybugs, or lady ...