The blood-red ladybug is one of nearly 200 ladybug species found on the Pacific Coast, from British Columbia to southern ...

Ladybugs in Iowa are typically bright red or ... The odor generally prevents predators from eating lady beetles, but the fluid may stain walls and fabrics in homes, according to the U.S ...

The ladybug faces many challenges in the microworld right at our feet. Most predators stay clear however, having experienced the foul smelling and tasting yellow liquid the beetle secretes.