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Having discovered a fondness for insects while pursuing her degree in Biology, Randi Jones was quite bugged to know that people usually dismissed these little creatures as “creepy-crawlies”.
Ladybugs are probably one of the most popular bugs out there especially where kids are concerned. They represent something whimsical and almost magical. For that reason, ladybug crafts for kids are always a winner. They are fun at birthday parties, during summer camp, and of course during the school year. There are a number of really…
Garden Eaters: Aphids Aphids are sucking insects in the order Homoptera; aphids are small, soft-bodied, pearl-shaped insects that have a pair of cornicles projecting out from abdomen. Aphids are various colors including black, green, red, yellow, pink, white, brown, grayish, or lavender. Complex life cycle: Over wintering eggs hatch in the spring into wingless females. These…
Have you ever felt this magical moment when a cute little ladybug lands on you? While we consider other insects as harmful and avoid any interaction with them, we see ladybugs as harmless, beneficial insects that may bring good luck to us due to the widespread belief that ladybugs bring good fortune. Is it true?…
The ladybug life cycle starts with mom and dad ladybug mating. The ladybugs pictured to the right are mating Ladybugs reproduce sexually. Each species of ladybug has its own pheromones for attracting a mate. When they find each other, the male grips the female from behind and holds on tight. They can copulate (stay together) for…
Who doesn’t love cute little insects with beautiful and colorful appearances? Their most common name is ladybugs. However, let’s be clear: They aren’t bugs but beetles. These beautiful creatures are known to be harmless and very beneficial. That’s why everyone welcomes them in their garden. While looking at their colorful shells and counting their dots,…
Some ladybugs have no spots while some have as many as twenty-four ladybug stripes. There are about 500 different kinds in the United States and nearly 5000 worldwide. They come in all different colors, too. Reds, yellows, orange, gray, black, brown, and even pink. Below are a few photographs to help you identify these unusual…