ladybug

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Its ascendance has contributed to the population decline of various native ladybug species—and more Americans associating ladybugs with infestation and invasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

In another, a ladybug drinks water from a dewdrop on a long blade of grass.

From National Geographic • Jan. 22, 2024

The Wallingford neighborhood in Seattle sports this colorful ladybug painting, also known as “Wallybug,” at North 49th Street and Burke Ave North.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2023

As Stickman peered out from behind the fruit bowl, he saw a friendly-looking ladybug named Lila, who had accidentally knocked over the saltshaker.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2023

A ladybug had crawled up and sat on the Holy Mother’s cheek, making the most perfect beauty mark on her.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd