"The numerous species of <em>Coccinellae</em> feed upon <em>aphides</em>, or <em>Plant lice</em>, both in the larva and perfect states, and are often seen on fruit-trees, as the pear, peach, and plum, and on rose-bushes and other shrubs." &mdash Goodrich, 1859

Ladybird

"The numerous species of Coccinellae feed upon aphides, or Plant lice, both…

A larva of a ladybird.

Ladybird

A larva of a ladybird.

A full grown ladybird.

Ladybird

A full grown ladybird.

A class of small insects or beetles found commonly on plants and trees. They are noted for their various colors, such as yellow, red, and black and white variegated. The body is spherical, flat at the lower surface, and legs and head are small.

Ladybird

A class of small insects or beetles found commonly on plants and trees. They are noted for their various…

"Ladybird beetle; larva." &mdash;Davison, 1906

Ladybird

"Ladybird beetle; larva." —Davison, 1906

"Ladybird beetle; pupa." &mdash;Davison, 1906

Ladybird

"Ladybird beetle; pupa." —Davison, 1906

"Ladybird beetle; adult." &mdash;Davison, 1906

Ladybird

"Ladybird beetle; adult." —Davison, 1906

Anatis lady-birds, larva devouring slug of potato-beetle.

Ladybird

Anatis lady-birds, larva devouring slug of potato-beetle.

Anatis lady-birds, pupa.

Ladybird

Anatis lady-birds, pupa.

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

Ladybird

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

Ladybird

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

Ladybird

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

The larva of the bean ladybird, Epilachna corrupta.

Ladybird Larva

The larva of the bean ladybird, Epilachna corrupta.

The pupa of the bean ladybird, Epilachna corrupta.

Bean Ladybird Pupa

The pupa of the bean ladybird, Epilachna corrupta.

"Asiatic ladybird imported to devour the San Jose scale; larva." &mdash;Davison, 1906

Asiatic Ladybird

"Asiatic ladybird imported to devour the San Jose scale; larva." —Davison, 1906

"Asiatic ladybird imported to devour the San Jose scale; adult." &mdash;Davison, 1906

Asiatic Ladybird

"Asiatic ladybird imported to devour the San Jose scale; adult." —Davison, 1906

The beetle of the bean ladybird, Epilachna corrupta.

Bean Ladybird

The beetle of the bean ladybird, Epilachna corrupta.

Endomuchus Coccineus.

False Ladybird

Endomuchus Coccineus.

Ladybugs, or lady-birds look like little colored and spotted turtles. The larvae of these beetles prey upon plant pests.

Ladybug

Ladybugs, or lady-birds look like little colored and spotted turtles. The larvae of these beetles prey…

"Lady-bird beetles, or "lady bugs." These beetles are very destructive to plant lice." &mdash; Goff, 1904

Ladybug

"Lady-bird beetles, or "lady bugs." These beetles are very destructive to plant lice." — Goff,…

"Lady-bird beetles, or "lady bugs." These beetles are very destructive to plant lice." &mdash; Goff, 1904

Ladybug

"Lady-bird beetles, or "lady bugs." These beetles are very destructive to plant lice." — Goff,…

"Lady-bird beetles, or "lady bugs." These beetles are very destructive to plant lice." &mdash; Goff, 1904

Ladybug

"Lady-bird beetles, or "lady bugs." These beetles are very destructive to plant lice." — Goff,…

"Lady-bird beetles, or "lady bugs." These beetles are very destructive to plant lice." &mdash; Goff, 1904

Ladybug

"Lady-bird beetles, or "lady bugs." These beetles are very destructive to plant lice." — Goff,…

A red or sometimes yellow beetle with black spots.

Ladybug

A red or sometimes yellow beetle with black spots.

Epilachna borealis is a species of squash beetle in the Coccinellidae family of ladybugs.

Ladybug

Epilachna borealis is a species of squash beetle in the Coccinellidae family of ladybugs.