Surprising things about ladybugs

For the past few weeks I have been wondering things about ladybugs and I have learned lots of facts. I have learned enough to write a blog post about them.

According to an article called Learn about Nature, ladybugs can be red, yellow, orange, gray, black, brown, and even pink! A video said European ladybugs are named after Virgin Mary and has 7 spots to remind people of Virgin Mary’s seven sorrows.

Did you know that there are about 5,000 species of ladybugs? I learned that these small beetles can have a maximum of 24 spots on their wings. According to a video, ladybugs protect plants by eating insects that eat plants. Some bugs they eat are mites and white flies. People still have not figured out why ladybugs have spots, but it might mean it tastes disgusting.

An article said ladybugs have the same life cycle as butterflies. The first stage is an egg. The second stage is a larva. The third stage is a pupa. The fourth and last stage is an adult ladybug.

Did you know that ladybugs are actually beetles?

 A video said some people believe if a ladybug lands on you it is a sign of good luck. They believe you may find love, have good weather, or get money.

You can tell the difference between a girl and a boy ladybug because a girl ladybug is larger than a boy ladybug.

Ladybugs can lay more than 1,000 eggs in their lifetime! Ladybug eggs are so small you can hardly see them. According to a video from 72,000 to 80,000 ladybugs can fit into a gallon jar. When ladybugs eat they chew from side to side not up and down like we do.

As a summery I learned that ladybugs have the same life cycle as butterflies,  I learned the difference between a boy and girl, the different colors, and lots of facts about the spots.