Ladybugs have a similar looking relative that causes ladybugs to get the blame for infestations come winter time. This species is the Asian lady beetle. These bugs prefer to spend winter indoors ...

In winter, when their food source is low, ladybugs cluster together in the millions to stay warm, conserve energy and protect themselves from predators. This is also an excellent time for them to find ...

In the process it has completely supplanted native North American ladybug species, including the nine-spot ladybug, the two-spot ladybug (Adalia bipunctata), and the traverse ladybug (Coccinella ...