Ladybugs are one of the most recognizable insects that people can spot outside as well as inside when they sneak their way into homes. They’re pretty and come in different colors and patterns. Some ...

You may know ladybugs for their red and black spots. But did you know the "ladybug" is actually more than one type of insect? There are about 5,000 species in the Coccinellidae, or ladybug, family.

Along with some unexpected pest problems brought by Tropical Storm Helene, Western North Carolina is beginning to see a seasonal influx of certain insects. Insects usually identified as ladybugs are, ...

1. To germinate lupine (Lupinus spp.) seeds, chip off a piece of the seed coat with a serrated knife or nail clippers. Don’t be concerned by the embryo inside losing a significant segment of itself.

Some lucky Sacramentans have been seeing a bevy of ladybugs rushing the foothills, the American River to Folsom Lake with their classic red and black speckled coats. Also known as a loveliness of ...