Ladybugs: Nature's Tiny Helpers

What is the preferred term used by entomologists for ladybugs?

• True bugs

• Ants

• Insects

• Lady beetles

Why are ladybugs considered beneficial in agriculture?

• They pollinate flowers

• They eat harmful pests

• They produce honey

• They fertilize soil

What is the most common ladybug species in North America?

• Two-spotted ladybug

• Thirteen-spotted ladybug

• Seven-spotted ladybug

• Nine-spotted ladybug

What is a unique feature of ladybug wings?

• They are used for swimming

• They flap 85 times a second

• They are always visible

• They are used for digging

How long can ladybugs live?

• Up to 6 months

• Up to 1 year

• Up to 2 years

• Up to 3 years

How do ladybugs primarily defend themselves from predators?

• By biting

• By releasing a toxic fluid

• By changing colors

• By hiding underground

What is the main enemy of ladybugs?

• Birds

• Bees

• Butterflies

• Mice

What is the first stage in the ladybug lifecycle?

• Adult

• Pupa

• Egg

• Larva

Where do ladybugs prefer to hibernate?

• In warm, secluded places

• In open fields

• In water

• In trees

What historical event involved a large number of ladybugs washing ashore?

• A ladybug migration

• A ladybug festival

• A ladybug wash-up in Libya

• A ladybug invasion in Europe