Ladybug

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Ladybugs or Lady Beetles are considered beneficial insects. They eat aphids, which cause many problems in gardens.

There are many types of ladybugs. Most, but not all, have an orange color body with spots.

You can normally tell which species of ladybug you have by counting the spots on the wings.

Asian lady beetles, for example, typically can have up to sixteen spots on their wings.

© 2005 Patricia A. Michaels