Posts Tagged: lady beetles
Ah, Ladybugs!
Consider the lady beetle, aka ladybug. It's not a bug, but a beetle. It belong to the family...
When a ladybug lands on you, it's considered good luck. A gentle push and this one took flight. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Ladybugs Coming Up in the World
Decisions, decisions... Where's the best spot for the new residents of my garden? I acquired two...
Two ladybugs in a tower of jewels, Echium wildpretii. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Ladybugs exploring the menu. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Hmm, looks like an aphid over there to me. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Sure Sign of Spring
What's red and black with yellow all over? Ladybugs, aka lady beetles or ladybird beetles, laying...
Ladybugs mating; the female continues to munch aphids. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Close-up shot of ladybug eggs. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Panoramic view of ladybugs, aphids, and ladybug eggs. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Walking the Line
Some folks like to watch the grass grow, flowers bloom, or clouds drift. Others just like to sit...
Seven-spotted lady beetle on a California fuchsia. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Lady beetle searching for some tasty aphids. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Lady beetle pauses on mid-stem. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Ladies (and Men) in Red
Two ladybugs, aka lady beetles, circled their little house, a 1.5-inch plastic container punctured...
Ladybug devouring an aphid on a rose bush. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)