Every autumn, ladybugs (which are really lady beetles) seem to swarm near or even inside some homes. There can be so many of them that they stain walls and make a room smell really bad. Ladybugs have ...

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 ...

Big batches of black-speckled beetles - species native to North America - have bugged out, flown away, or died off. Once common, several species of the hard-shelled insects with delicate wings are ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Two years ago in Virginia, two children made a discovery near their home ...

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 ...

We all know that ladybugs are a vital part of any garden's ecosystem. Not only are they wonderfully efficient pollinators, but they feed on aphids and other less welcome visitors in the garden, ...

Ladybugs are generally considered to be harmless, but lookalike species can be a nuisance. Here’s what to do if you are finding them in your Kentucky home, plus how to prevent their entry. aloha_17 ...

Few insects are as beloved by humans as the native American ladybug, that little gal with the black-spotted red body. Most of us were taught as youngsters that the ladybug is a good-luck talisman and ...

ITHACA, N.Y. -- -- ITHACA, N.Y. -- The nine-spotted ladybug was considered so common, charismatic and crop-friendly that it was adopted in 1989 as New York's official state insect. As it turns out, ...