How Ladybugs Fly: The Surprising Science Behind Their 3,600-Foot Flights

Ladybugs are fascinating creatures, and when they begin appearing, it’s a sure sign that spring is near. When one of these ...
The Spokesman-Review

Cool Critters: That’s no lady (bug). The lookalike lady beetle is as helpful as it is harmful

The ladybug that slipped into your home to stay warm for winter is no lady and no bug. Instead, it is likely the multicolored Asian lady beetle. The small, roundish insect with black spots is often ...
Grand Forks Herald

Ladybug is now the official North Dakota state insect

BISMARCK - North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple today signed House Bill 1219 into law. It designates the Convergent Lady Beetle, commonly known as the ladybug, as the official state insect. The Governor ...
Des Moines Register

Ladybug or Asian lady beetle? What to know and how to get rid of these insects

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 ...