It’s easy to confuse ladybugs with Asian lady beetles. Both have bright, colorful shells with black spots. Both help to brighten up your garden. And regardless of which one you encounter, you should ...

Someone once told me that a ladybug landing on you brings good luck. So recently, after a trip to Cordova Park in Otley, Iowa, I was ecstatic when I returned home and noticed what appeared to be a ...

Ladybugs, or lady beetles, are small insects usually thought of as useful in controlling aphids, and are of the coccinellidae family of beetle. Often associated with children’s stories, ladybugs are ...

To gardeners, ladybugs are the good guys! Recognized as a symbol of good luck, these cute red and black bugs feed on soft-bodied insects, like aphids and mealybugs, that feed on our plants. It’s not ...

Q: Are these real ladybugs or their imposter (see reader's photo)? A: These are Asian ladybug beetles, which have become somewhat of a nuisance insect. Originally released to control aphids in ...