what kind of food does a ladybug eat
Most ladybugs are predators. They eat other insects, most of which are considered pests to humans who like to grow plants for food or beauty. They are often called a gardeners best friend. The most common insects that ladybugs eat are aphids, which are serious pest of plants. Thats why ladybugs can be the gardener's best friend. They will control the pest insects in the garden without the gardener having to use chemical pesticides. Even larval ladybugs eat aphids.
Epilachninae, a sub-species of ladybugs, are small round beetles that are orange-colored and spotted. They are considered to be the vegetarians of the ladybug world, since they eat fungi like mushrooms and mildew. Some even eat leaves.
Even More Fun Facts: 1  Because Ladybugs eat lots of aphids and other pest insects, many gardeners and farmers use them for pest control instead of chemicals. 2  A Ladybug can lay up to 1000 eggs in its lifetime. 3  Not all Ladybugs have spots.  Ladybugs will clean themselves after a meal.