Nothing sweeter than little lady bugs. We have a lady bug farm not far away. Now Iโve forgotten why people want lady bugs in there garden but the buy them. They are cute! Great shot Timothy.
I knew they played an important part in gardening because they are selling like car and huge lady bug farms have cropped up. Thatโs really super actually. Great for the environment
Oh Wow! Usually itโs ants… love the Lady Bugs! ๐
Thanks, Maj and Sher. Ladybugs are interesting insects. Their larvae, which look like little monsters, have monstrous apetites and will really clean aphids off of rose bushes and other plants.
Hi Lonely. I used a Canon 7D Mark II and a 70-200mm ฦ/4 II L lens zoomed to 200mm for the photos. I have a macro lens, but the 70-200 does pretty well.
When I use a macro lens a can get really detailed shots that I can’t get with the 70-200mm lens. So what I meant by “pretty well” is that I get decent detail in closeups with the 70-200mm lens, given it’s not a macro lens.
I learned when I moved to this house that ladybugs can & will play dead. I assumed if one was upside down, not moving, that it was a goner. Nope. Now when I sweep them into the dustpan with dirt or fur, I toss it in the yard, just in case. Also, they always like a drop of water. Yeah, I make strange friends
I’m not sure I have ever found a ladybug in the house. I’ve found just about every other critter that’s around here in the house, mostly brought in by the cats, but a lot of insects get in on their own. Ladybugs manage to stay on the flowers and plants around here.
That’s amazing. Why are they getting into the last 2 houses where I’ve lived? I’ll research it at some point. I’m glad you only enjoy them outside.
Super visitors … watch out if there are aphids about! They will be sorry … ๐
Nothing sweeter than little lady bugs. We have a lady bug farm not far away. Now Iโve forgotten why people want lady bugs in there garden but the buy them. They are cute! Great shot Timothy.
Hi Holly. Ladybugs have voracious appetites and eat lots of aphids and other pests. People buy ladybugs instead of spraying pesticides.
I knew they played an important part in gardening because they are selling like car and huge lady bug farms have cropped up. Thatโs really super actually. Great for the environment
Oh Wow! Usually itโs ants… love the Lady Bugs! ๐
There are ants also. Aphids will secrete a sugary goo the ants like so the ants protect the aphids. I think the ladybugs are too much for the ants.
Do ladybugs eat the ants too then?
Hi lyn. Ladybugs don’t eat ants, they simply ignore them and eat the aphids unless there are too many ants, then they fly away.
Nice photos, and I learned quite a bit reading the comments. Thanks, Timothy!
Thanks, Maj and Sher. Ladybugs are interesting insects. Their larvae, which look like little monsters, have monstrous apetites and will really clean aphids off of rose bushes and other plants.
Then im really grateful for having them. I learned something new. Thank you.
You are welcome, Kavitha. Ladybugs are coll insects. Thanks, for dropping by.
Ladybug Love!
So, Peonies don’t needs ants to help them open? Ladybugs do the same job?
Love that!
Hi Resa. I suppose ladybugs to the same thing as ants.
Are you familiar with Art Gowns model, Dale?
She’d love a tree. Are there any left? Her blog: https://adelectablelife.com/
I wasn’t. Looks like an interseting blog. I saw a couple of black cats, which is a good sign. There are a few fruit trees left.
Okay! I’ll let her know!
What amazingly good photos! Thanks.
Thanks, Inchcock.
Your peonies are well tended, Tim. Enjoyed seeing the ladybugs at work! ๐
Thanks, Lavinia.
Fun photos. Look forward to seeing the flowers in bloom!
Thanks, Ingrid.
Lucky you and cool pics!
Thanks, Teri!
Lucky you, ladybugs and peonies! Both get eaten alive at The Holler.
The Peonies don’t last long here because of the heat and dryness. Thanks, Cindy.
The colors green and orange make a good color contrast
Thanks, Harry.
Excellent ! Have a great sunday Timothy !
Thanks, Inge.
Oh, I love them. Excellent photos.
Thanks, rabirius.
A happy sighting!
Thanks, Laurie.
Cute and colorful! But I hope they find something to eat besides your flowers. Hugs on the wing.
Thank you Timothy for this beautiful photo. I many like ladybugs. Kisses.
You are welcome, Angelillie. Thanks for dropping by. Ladybugs are really beautiful little creatures.
and these little ladybugs bring good luck in France ๐
That makes sense. They are so good for flowers and plants.
These photos are stunning. What kind of camera did you use?
Hi Lonely. I used a Canon 7D Mark II and a 70-200mm ฦ/4 II L lens zoomed to 200mm for the photos. I have a macro lens, but the 70-200 does pretty well.
Pretty well????
It was a great shot.
When I use a macro lens a can get really detailed shots that I can’t get with the 70-200mm lens. So what I meant by “pretty well” is that I get decent detail in closeups with the 70-200mm lens, given it’s not a macro lens.
Understood
Oh, isn’t this beautiful… ๐
Thanks, Marina.
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Love them, so beneficial to the plants, I could use some in my garden!
Hi Tiffany. They are so benificial and so beautiful. Almost too good to be true.
Aww man, you get ladybugs, I get ants. Strange-colored, evil looking buggars. Cute, but, evil.
We have ants, also. Ladybugs are cool. Thanks, Dawn.
I learned when I moved to this house that ladybugs can & will play dead. I assumed if one was upside down, not moving, that it was a goner. Nope. Now when I sweep them into the dustpan with dirt or fur, I toss it in the yard, just in case. Also, they always like a drop of water. Yeah, I make strange friends
I’m not sure I have ever found a ladybug in the house. I’ve found just about every other critter that’s around here in the house, mostly brought in by the cats, but a lot of insects get in on their own. Ladybugs manage to stay on the flowers and plants around here.
That’s amazing. Why are they getting into the last 2 houses where I’ve lived? I’ll research it at some point. I’m glad you only enjoy them outside.
Super visitors … watch out if there are aphids about! They will be sorry … ๐
Thanks, Julie. Those ladybugs do take care of aphids rather nicely.