Despite the Americanisation of the name to "ladybug", ladybirds are actually beetles. Ladybirds are considered a sign of good luck in many cultures, and killing one is believed to bring misfortune.

If you've only just managed to handle the end-of-summer fruit fly infestation, you might be in for a bit of a shock when the ladybird clusters of early autumn start to make their way into your windows ...

Lois Mallett-Walker considers herself something of a nature lover but even she couldn’t cope with hundreds of insects invading her personal space and taking over her house. "One peed on me and it ...

Have you spotted any ladybirds in your house this week? Ladybirds are attracted to the warmth and safety of your home for nesting, with many set to creep in through windows, basements and drainage ...

Anyone who’s starting to tidy up their garden in the next month is likely to see plenty of ladybirds on foliage and debris looking for nooks and crannies in which to shelter as autumn kicks in. It’s ...

A report into the global status of ladybirds reveals the threats they face and lays out a roadmap for conservation. These vital pest controllers for farmers and gardeners are considered to be in ...

14:23, Fri, Jan 17, 2025 Updated: 14:24, Fri, Jan 17, 2025 Ladybirds have been spotted in households up and down the UK this week, with the loveable little insects suddenly being found on windowsills ...

You might have read about the swarms of ladybirds ‘riddled with dangerous STIs’ that have been appearing in the UK over the past few weeks. The distinctive black and red Harlequin ladybirds, swept in ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

As spring temperatures begin to rise, ladybirds are set to make more of an appearance in our gardens — and there's a straightforward method to encourage them to visit yours. These gorgeous little ...