The ladybugs are back. Ladybugs, more formally known as ladybird beetles, are beginning their annual winter convention at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park in the Oakland hills, though not in great ...

There are many creepy crawlers that we wish we didn't see in our backyards. Blister beetles come to mind. But people are usually happy to see ladybugs. With their vibrant red or orange hues adorned ...

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 ...

Third-grader Jessica was quiet in group discussions and did not see herself as a strong science student. But after an eight-week unit in school where she was able to read, write about, collect data on ...

The seven-spotted ladybug feasts on aphids on potato plants. This is a classic case of when natural habitat can help farmers control pests. (Photo: Matthias Tschumi) Songbirds and coffee farms in ...

Called ladybugs by most of us, they have gone by several other names too; "Lord God's Little Fatty" in Switzerland, "Flower Lady" in China and "Moses Cow" in Hebrew. Each fall, adult ladybugs gather ...

To some casual observers, ladybugs (or lady beetles) are colorful symbols of good luck — harbingers of fortune and fame. Gardeners value them for their utility as ravenous insects that prey upon plant ...

The ladybird beetle is a deadly predator to aphids and other garden pests, but to 8-year-old Grace Bulanowski of East Northport it just tickles a bit. The oval-shaped insect, more commonly known as a ...

The seven-spotted ladybug feasts on aphids on potato plants. This is a classic case of natural habitat helping farmers control pests. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

The harlequin ladybird (ladybug), an invasive alien species first recorded in the UK in 2004, has a preference for urban areas and sunnier habitats. By establishing rapidly in cities and urban areas, ...

Citizen science projects can engage even children who previously were not interested in science. This article provides guidance on building these lessons. Third-grader Jessica was quiet in group ...