ladybugs

Where Do Ladybugs Live?

As with many insects, ladybugs undergo a complex metamorphosis with distinct egg, larval, pupal and adult stages. During wintertime they gather in large groups for diapause (the insect equivalent of hibernation). They tend to seek shelter under leaves and crevices of tree bark or in homes and other structures where they remain warm and safe […]

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Where Do Ladybugs Live?

Ladybugs are attracted to shrubs, trees, fields and gardens nearby homes that feature shrubbery or trees with fruiting bodies that attract ladybirds. Once there, they lay their eggs near aphids which serve as their food source. Ladybug spots serve a practical purpose; they alert potential predators that the beetle tastes bad and encourage them to

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