Life Cycle of a Ladybug

Where does a ladybug lay her eggs?

• Near a colony of small insects

• By a river

• Under a rock

Why does a ladybug lay her eggs near small insects?

• So they can play with them.

• So they can eat them.

• So they can learn from them.

What happens to the ladybug eggs that don't hatch?

• They fall off the leaf.

• They rot.

• They get eaten by the newly hatched ladybugs.

How long does it take for ladybug eggs to hatch into larvae?

• 3 - 5 days

• 2 weeks

• 1 hour

The ladybug larvae molt several times before turning into a ________.

• pupa

• insect

• stink bug

How many legs does a ladybug have?

What do ladybugs do in winter?

• They all die.

• They hibernate.

• They make a nest.

Which is NOT a stage of a ladybugs life?

• Larva

• cocoon

• pupa

• egg

• adult

What animal likes to eat ladybugs?

• hippos

• cats

• birds

Are ladybugs considered a helpful insect?

• Yes, because they eat insects that ruin crops.

• No, because they eat other helpful bugs.