Male ladybugs are more likely to initiate mating, while females are often approached. To really tell the difference, it’s best to have a magnifying glass, as it’s hard to see with the naked eye.

There are about 5,000 species in the Coccinellidae, or ladybug, family. Get to know more about these insects and whether they can bite.

A reader asked Bee Curious: Why are there so many ladybugs right now? An entomologist and the CA Department of Food and Agriculture answers ...

Beneficial ladybugs and invasive Asian lady beetles can be difficult to tell apart. Here's what to know about their differences.