10 Interesting facts about Ladybugs
- While eating, ladybugs chew from side to side and not up and down like humans.
- While flying, a ladybug beats wings 85 times in a sec.
- A ladybug bites if you squeeze it, but the bite doesn’t hurt.
- Ladybugs produce a chemical substance that smells and tastes horrible. It prevents them from predators and birds.
- In winters, ladybugs do not eat and survive on their stored fat.
- The spots on the body of the ladybug fade, as it gets older.
- In many countries, like Iran and Switzerland, ladybugs are considered auspicious and symbols of good luck.
- The size of male ladybug is smaller than the female.
- Ladybugs even use their feet to smell.
- Ladybugs are found in many colors. Some have spots, while some do not.