Coccinellidae

Posted by reneemudd (Denver, United States) on 15 March 2007 in Animal & Insect.

Ladybugs have long been considered a symbol of good luck and fortune, with each culture denoting it's good fortune. In reality due to their ability to eat an enormous supply of aphids, ladybugs were believed to be sent from heaven to save crops.

Today, as i checked my email under the warm sun there he appeared (i know it was a male because of his size, male ladybugs tend to be smaller). With camera in tote - as usual - i snapped a few shots of him perched upon my MacBook. Just moments before he flew away i was able to count his spots. Seven. Does that denote seven months of good luck to come?

Let's hope so...because after tonight's unfortunate discovery, i could use a bit good fortune.

Canon PowerShot SD700 IS
1/1600 second
F/5.6
6 mm