Ladybug

Description:

Coccinellids are small insects, ranging from 1 mm to 10 mm (0.04 to 0.4 inches), and are commonly yellow, orange, or scarlet with small black spots on their wing covers, with black legs, head and antennae. A very large number of coccinellid species are mostly, or entirely, black, grey, or brown and may be difficult for non-entomologists to recognize as coccinellids. Conversely, many small beetles are easily mistaken for coccinellids, such as the tortoise beetles.

Habitat:

Coccinellids are found worldwide, with over 5,000 species described, more than 450 native to North America alone.

Notes:

A common myth is that the number of spots on the insect's back indicates its age.