Ladybug

Ash Gray Ladybird Beetle (Olla vnigrum)

Emilie came across this white ladybug the other day. We thought it unusual to see one like this so we took a few pictures of it pearched upon a leaf of our Cyclamen plant. Upon further investigation I have learned something new about ladybugs - believe it or not! You can too by clicking on the link below and once again wowing your family and friends.



The above picture is the larva stage of the ladybug. Interestingly enough I have seen a bunch of these things in the yard recently but had no idea what they were - if you can believe this too! It's a good thing I never squashed any. Ladybugs love to eat aphids, which we also have plenty of. We've seen them on our White Pines and our White Yarrow plants and I'm sure there elsewhere also, so ladybugs and/or ladybird beetles are more than welcome at our house. Chipmunks on the other hand are banded and violators of this policy will be dealt with.

For some interesting information on ladybugs, including ladybug superstitions from around the world, click HERE.