Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Ladybugs are small, brightly colored beetles belonging to the family Coccinellidae. They’re best known for their red or orange shells with black spots, though some species are yellow, black, or even patterned differently. They are beneficial insects, especially in gardens and agriculture, because they feed on pests like aphids, mites, and scale insects. A single ladybug can eat dozens of aphids in a day. When threatened, ladybugs can release a yellowish fluid