# ladybug

/ˈɫeɪdiˌbəɡ/ (US) · /lˈeɪdɪbˌʌɡ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ladybug
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

a small round red insect with black spots that helps gardens by eating tiny plant bugs.

For teachers: a small, dome-shaped beetle, typically red or orange with black spots, belonging to the family Coccinellidae. Feeds chiefly on aphids and other plant pests, making it valued in gardens and agriculture.

## Examples

- The ladybug sits on the green leaf.
- The children watched a ladybug crawl across the leaf during their school garden visit.
- Despite its delicate appearance, the ladybug consumes thousands of aphids in its lifetime, providing natural pest control for farmers.

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