There are 481 species of beetles we call ladybugs in North America and many are common in gardens. They are more that just pretty insects, they are very useful! Their voracious appetite for aphids make them important biological control agents for these pests. As such, ladybugs are the gardener's ally in the constant battle against aphids and insects which compete with us for our vegetables and damage our flowering plants. This book outlines the fascinating natural history of ladybugs and how some lead quite specialized lives alongside us in our backyards and suggests ways in which we can make them more attractive to ladybugs-the gardener's friend. Written by Darren Mann, collections manager for the Hope Entomological Collections of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Use this book in conjunction to our ladybug homes for complete understanding of these beneficial insects. |
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