There are 450 species of lady bug beetles in North America, and 5000 world wide.
Ladybugs are small round beetles with short clubbed antennae.
The elytra comes in an array of colors from pale yellow, orange, red, and even gray. Some species have spots and some do not. The legs are short and can be retracted under their body. Adult ladybugs lay their eggs on plants that have aphids or scale living on them. The female lays tiny eggs on these plants in the spring.