5 Exciting & Fascinating Facts About Ladybugs

The ‘ladybird’ (English) or ‘ladybug’ (American English) is a small flying insect belonging to the Coccinellidae family of arthropod invertebrates.

Ladybugs are found in almost every country on the planet, but they thrive best in temperate climates with plenty of vegetation.

Ladybugs can reach a top-flight speed of 37 miles per hour! Whilst in flight, their wings flap approximately 85 times per second.

A group of ladybugs is called a loveliness!

Ladybugs are highly effective predators with insatiable appetites, feasting on up to 5000 aphids over their lifetime.

5 Exciting & Fascinating Facts About Ladybugs