2006-08-09 14:42:08 · 23 answers · asked by Adriana G 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Coccinellidae is a family of beetles, known variously as ladybirds (Commonwealth English), ladybugs (North American English) or lady beetles (preferred by scientists). The word "lady" in the name is thought to allude to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Catholic faith. Coccinellids are found worldwide, with over 4,500 species described, more than 450 native to North America alone. Coccinellids are small insects, ranging from 1 mm to 10 mm (0.04 to 0.4 inches), and are usually yellow, orange, or red with small black spots on their carapace, with black legs, head and feelers. As the family name suggests, they are usually quite round in shape. Because they are useful, colourful, and harmless to humans, coccinellids are typically considered cute even by people who hate most insects. Some people consider seeing them or having them land on one's body to be a sign of good luck to come, and that killing them presages bad luck.
2006-08-09 14:45:17 · answer #1 · answered by skip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are Ladybugs Female
2017-01-13 07:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The definition of lady is so loose compared to Elizabethan era. There are both male and females in the ladybug species... whether or not those females are true ladies remains to be seen.
2006-08-09 14:45:48 · answer #3 · answered by Lilith 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lady Bugs, like all insects, consists of male and females. Though I am not sure of the origin of the name of the insect, it probably has to do with some fashionable clothing that was around long ago that women wore.
From WikiPedia:
Coccinellidae is a family of beetles, known variously as ladybirds (Commonwealth English), ladybugs (North American English) or lady beetles (preferred by scientists). The word "lady" in the name is thought to allude to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Catholic faith. Coccinellids are found worldwide, with over 4,500 species described, more than 450 native to North America alone. Coccinellids are small insects, ranging from 1 mm to 10 mm (0.04 to 0.4 inches), and are usually yellow, orange, or red with small black spots on their carapace, with black legs, head and feelers. As the family name suggests, they are usually quite round in shape. Because they are useful, colourful, and harmless to humans, coccinellids are typically considered cute even by people who hate most insects. Some people consider seeing them or having them land on one's body to be a sign of good luck to come, and that killing them presages bad luck.
2006-08-09 14:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by Edward M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...there are male and female Ladybugs :)
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2006-08-09 14:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by Flyleaf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well considering there are a ton of ladybugs I guess there are guy lady bugs (males) but nobody can exactly tell, unless your a ladybugologist. haha
2006-08-09 14:44:32 · answer #6 · answered by MYOB! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm... HELLO! Ladybugs aen't lesbians. There are male and female ladybugs.
2006-08-09 15:12:45 · answer #7 · answered by babycakes_rocks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope... there are both male and female ladybugs.
2006-08-09 14:44:53 · answer #8 · answered by Village Idiot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, some are ladies and some are not. They just haven't been brought up right. Everyone can't come from the right side of town. Sorry to disillusion you, but some are more slut-like than lady-like.
2006-08-09 14:46:38 · answer #9 · answered by dddanse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There are male. It is hard to distinguish between them, but there has to be male and female for the species to go on.
(Rest easy, this won't turn into a conversation about the birds and the bees... I'll leave that to your own devices...)
2006-08-09 14:46:29 · answer #10 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋