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…
Minnesota is well known for its rugged pine forests, beautiful lakes, and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Minnesota was also popular in the 1950s and 60s because it was home to an iconic cartoon bear who would appear in beer commercials set to drumbeat music. VocalEssence’s album featuring works by Dominick Argento, Libby Larsen and…
Orion successfully completed its 25-day flight, traveling farther into space than ever before for any ship designed to carry astronauts. Following its epic voyage, it splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off Baja California with a joint NASA/Navy recovery team ready and waiting. Once Orion has been recovered, engineers will inspect it for damage caused…
Ladybugs can be found all around the world and are extremely adaptive creatures capable of adapting to almost any environment. These beetles can be seen active from spring until fall and hibernate during the winter in areas such as logs, rocks crevices or even homes. Female ladybugs will lay their eggs near colonies of aphids…
