Fun Facts about the Lady Bug    [03-07-2009]
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¢º There are about 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs in the world.

¢º The male ladybug is smaller than the female.

¢º Ladybugs come in many colors like pink, yellow, white, orange and black.

¢º Ladybugs are actually beetles, so sometimes they are called ¡°Lady Beetles.¡±

¢º In Europe, Ladybugs are called ¡°Lady Birds.¡±

¢º A ladybug lays about 1,000 eggs in her lifetime.

¢º Ladybugs sleep in winter.

¢º The spots on ladybugs fade as they get older.

¢º Ladybugs make a nasty smell to protect them from birds.

¢º Many countries believe that seeing a ladybug is a sign of good luck.

¢º Farmers like to see ladybugs on their plants because they eat harmful insects and keep the crops healthy.
 
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