An ant checking out Lady bugs... .avi video type.

This was a small colony of lady bugs in November in Ohio. About an hour ago there were about 100 bugs on the tip of this apple tree limb.

Ladybugs eat up to 50 or 60 aphids per day, but will also eat other insects like mealy bugs, leaf hoppers, mites, and certain other bugs. When they are threatened, they close their shell-like "elytron" bodies with little remaining uncovered. Their wings are protected underneath this shiny outer cover "the elytron" which can come in numerous colors. It seems like their large eyes are sometimes peeking out, but their eyes are actually very small and dark colored. Their eyes are more apparent when they extend their heads further out, while the viewer is specifically searching for their eyes up close.

In cold weather they often swarm together, and in the winter they will hibernate under logs, leaves, bark, even home foundations and various other protective locations. In the UK, a similar looking "Ladybird" is actually a pesky concern, and colder winters might be a welcomed event for some. In general, certain ladybugs are a welcomed addition to certain areas, and, an actual pest in others.

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