Ladybirds are the best loved insect in the UK. They are all red with black spots. The spots mean poison in the animal kingdom and ward off predators.
They actually are poisonous to eat especially for small creatures. There is one type that does not have spots but you do not see them very often. The most common ones have black spots ranging from 2 to 24.
Ladybirds love to eat mildew and aphids, gardeners love these creatures because they eat the bugs on their newly budded roses.
Ladybirds are lovely to have around and I remember playing games with them in the garden when we were children. Also it’s great to know a few of them are living in your garden and helping your latest blossoms to thrive in a new season.
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