My excitement quickly turned to disappointment when I realized that this creature was not a ladybug but, in fact, an Asian lady beetle, a multicolored insect often confused with ladybugs.

Many cultures have also associated them with good omen. Should you be worried when you see the insect? The name ladybug can be traced back to ancient European farmers who prayed for the Mother of ...

Mexican bean beetles are plant-feeders in the same family as ladybird beetles (ladybugs)—most of which are beneficial predators. Adults overwinter and emerge with warm weather. Adults feed on tender ...

Generally, insects are better able to survive cold temperatures when the temperatures are stable, rather than fluctuating between freezing and thawing. With that in mind, try to choose somewhere ...

There is also a relation between the ladybug and the sun. In several European cultures the little insect is called 'child of the sun' or 'little sun', and stands for sunny weather. Flight directions ...

Plenty are easy to identify. Read on to discover 17 of the most colourful and striking British beetles - including a particularly vibrant ladybird. Urban areas, even cities, have more beetles than you ...