The Life of a Ladybug By Mrs. Kari Walker

Introduction The ladybug has four stages in its lifecycle. Can you name the parts of the ladybug? There are interesting behaviors that the ladybug does. More facts about ladybugs.

The Life Cycle of the Ladybug Stage 1-Eggs Tiny and yellow Laid on leaves Hatch in 3-7 days Stage 2-Larval 2-4 weeks Stage 3-Pupa 5-7 days Stage 4-Adult Life span: a few months

There are 7 major parts of the ladybug. The Parts of a Ladybug There are 7 major parts of the ladybug. Head Antennae Eye Pronotum Elytra Spot Leg

Behaviors of ladybugs What do adult ladybugs do as a form of defense? Fall to the ground and play dead What will a ladybug do if you squeeze it? Bite you What do ladybugs feed on during hibernation? They feed on their stored fat What do adult ladybugs do to avoid being eaten by birds? They make a chemical that smells and taste bad.

adybug Facts Ladybugs chew from side to side. Male ladybugs are usually smaller than female. Ladybugs do not fly if the temperature is below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladybugs spots fade as they get older. A ladybugs spots can be black, red or not have any at all.