You may know ladybugs for their red and black spots. But did you know the "ladybug" is actually more than one type of insect? There are about 5,000 species in the Coccinellidae, or ladybug, family.

Ladybugs are one of the most recognizable insects that people can spot outside as well as inside when they sneak their way into homes. They’re pretty and come in different colors and patterns. Some ...

Spring brings showers, flowers and a ton of insects. This includes ladybugs – one of the rare insect species people aren’t rushing to crush – which is likely due to the belief that they’re a good omen ...

Not all ladybugs are created equal. Asian lady beetles look like regular ladybugs but can be identified by an "M" shape behind their head and often gather in large groups, especially indoors. Though ...

Ladybugs are tiny little bugs that represent good luck. They typically live between several months up to about a year (depending on species and conditions). Also known as ladybeetles and ladybird ...

Normally, if you spot a ladybug, it’s your lucky day. They’re often considered a symbol of “good luck” or a positive omen. Cape-Cod-based realtor Ashley (@ashley.matoso), however, warns that spotting ...

Ladybugs are another insect that might swarm your house this fall, covering your window screens and siding with their spotted red bodies. Fall ladybug swarms are most common in the western parts of ...

If your house is starting to resemble a low-budget Hitchcock knock-off starring little orange spotted bugs, you might have this question: What the heck is with all of the ladybugs? Swarms of ladybug ...