- As ladybugs get older, their spots start to fade
- When a ladybug is flying, it beats its wings 85 times PER SECOND! WOW!
- Ladybugs breathe from openings at the sides of their bodies
- In 1999, NASA sent ladybugs into space to see how they would react to gravity!
- A ladybug can retract its head inside its body
- The ladybug is the official insect of at least five U.S states
Here are some links to fun and cool activities you can do with your classmates and friends to learn more about ladybugs!
Also, if you love to read, check out this amazing book by Eric Carle called The Grouchy Ladybug!