A: The ladybug you mentioned is probably the multicolored Asian lady beetle Harmonia axyridis Pallas, which was introduced from Asia both purposefully for classical biological control of arthropod pests and accidentally into the United States ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
In England they have been called ladybirds for over 600 years, but in the United States we call them ladybugs. The name is a misnomer, though – these insects are not bugs at all, but are actually beetles (and they are not all ladies.) They ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
The ladybug (Figure 1), or ladybird, is the common name given to beetles in the Coccinellidae family. This is misleading because not all ladybugs are ladies; they can be either female or male. It is difficult to determine the sex of a ladybug, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionIt seems like science fiction, but insects can have their brains reprogrammed by fungi and even other insects! These zombies are common and may even be in your garden. We are mesmerized by the many examples of tormentors and the tormented. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes