Ileana Calotescu
Are you ready to step into the wonderful world of insects ? Some time ago I started the “The Wonderful World of Insects” project. Today I want to show you the life cycle of the Ladybug as I have seen it through the camera lens. As usually I do not write these post as an insects specialist(I’am not). I write this post as a photographer. I am just an observer of nature through the camera lens.So let’s begin to see how the ladybug reaches the adult stage.
There are about 5,000 different species of ladybugs in the world. These critters are also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles. They come in many different colors and patterns, but the most familiar is the seven-spotted ladybug. In many cultures, ladybugs are considered good luck.
Ladybugs lay their eggs in clusters or rows on the underside of a leaf, mainly where aphids have gathered.
ShaLarvae, which vary in shape and color based on species, emerge in a few days.
Ladybug larvae are long, black, and spiky-looking with orange or yellow spots. They look like tiny alligators, don’t you think?
ShaWhen larvae reach full size, they attach to a leaf by their tail, and a pupa is formed.
Within a week or two, the pupa becomes an adult ladybug.
Ladybugs are most active from spring until fall. When the weather turns cold, they look for a warm, secluded place to hibernate.
Photos ©Ileana Calotescu
I love these little creatures. We call them Ladybirds here in England. I think they are very cute!
They are cute and they are beneficial insects for our gardens’
The miracles of nature!
The miracles of life!
That is just awesome and thank you for sharing. I just love ladybugs.
It’s an old post that was compromised, and I edited. Thank you for finding it awesome!
Amazing history on ladybugs!
Cute lifes in cool post!
Thank you!
Very vute
Love all the pictures, Ileana… and very informative too!
Thank you, ac khoo!
You’re most welcome! 🙂
Awesome Photos
Shared!…Awesome and very important pieces of information. Ladybugs are very important guardians of the garden’s health. Please, take care of them and their youngsters too.
lovely photo Ileana
Wounderful pictures and you got a pic of the eggs, BIG thumbs up 😀 LOVE it
Thank you, Karin!
Yessss…. those eggs are fascinating! 😀