The Ladybird Beetle

The ladybird beetle, more commonly called a ladybug, is known as a gardeners friend. Ladybirds are popular among children, who can easily identify the ladybird by it’s recognizable red color and black spots.

Ladybirds are considered “garden-friendly” because they are a natural enemy to aphids, who will destroy garden plants. A ladybird can potentially eat up to a million aphids in it’s lifetime, and the ladybird larvae have a tremendous appetite for aphids as well.

Ladybird beetles are generally held in affection, and are not considered deadly or dangerous. Because of the way they live and feed, they are more of a help than than a threat to humans or your plants or trees.

Read more about beetles such as the ladybird at Beetle Identification