Ladybugs
By: Mrs. Wilson
April 26, 2007
Appearance
 Ladybugs come in many
colors
 A ladybugs head has a
shield
 A ladybugs body has two
sets of wings, inner and
outer wings
 Not all ladybug wings
have spots
 Ladybugs have 6 legs
Diet
 Aphids are a main
source of food
 Can eat 100 aphids a
day
Habitat
 Ladybugs live on leaves
 They look for leaves with plenty of aphids
 Ladybugs love fruit tree leaves
Metamorphosis
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Is complete
Egg
Larvae
Molts three times
Pupa
Adult ladybug
Three Amazing Facts
 Ladybugs molt three times
 Can eat 100 aphids in one day
 Just one dozen ladybugs can save a fruit
tree from being ruined by insect pests
Comprehension Questions
 Why are ladybugs heroes?
 What and how much will a ladybug eat in
a day?
 What is the ladybugs life cycle?
 How many times does a ladybug molt?
Work Cited
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California Department of Education
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/scgrade2.asp
Standards for my unit
United Streaming
http://www.unitedstreaming.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=03335541-2D40-43E9-99FDE92EBC43D745
Ladybug in a jar
Google
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Ladybug Life Cycle
Google
http://www.geocities.com/sseagraves/ladybuganatomy5.gif
Ladybug Anatomy
Google
http://www.geocities.com/sseagraves/ladybuganatomy5.gif
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Ladybug on a leaf
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