1. The Life of a Ladybug By
Mrs. Kari Walker

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.