The Eurasian garden spider (Araneus diadematus) isn’t dangerous to humans. Although it does carry venom, this does not affect humans, and these spiders rarely bite. If you are bitten, this will result in a small raised lump similar to other…
The Eurasian garden spider (Araneus diadematus) generally lives for one to two years. In warmer climates, they can complete their full lifecycle in one year, whereas it often takes two years in the UK. The garden spider The Eurasian garden…
Ladybug larvae eat largely the same food as they will when they become adult ladybugs. This means the vast majority eat aphids, whitefly and scale insects. However, a small proportion will eat plant matter, pollen and fungus. What is a…
Ladybugs carry toxins that are unpleasant or poisonous to animals that try to eat them, such as birds and amphibians. These toxins aren’t powerful enough to affect humans unless hundreds of ladybugs are consumed. Why is ladybug poisonous? When we…
A ladybug bite looks like a small raised red spot. Ladybugs can bite human beings, but most do not have strong enough mandibles (jaws) to get through human skin. Although some of the larger species, particularly the harlequin ladybug (Harmonia…
Ladybugs have a pair of antennae, which they use to perceive scents. This can help them in finding mates and food and avoiding predators. Their antennae are attached to their head, and because there are two of them they can…
