You may know ladybugs for their red and black spots. But did you know the "ladybug" is actually more than one type of insect? There are about 5,000 species in the Coccinellidae, or ladybug, family.

There are many creepy crawlers that we wish we didn't see in our backyards. Blister beetles come to mind. But people are usually happy to see ladybugs. With their vibrant red or orange hues adorned ...

As we fall deeper into autumn, many Wisconsinites have noticed what seems to be rapidly rising numbers of a well-known, black-and-red spotted insect, leading many to wonder, "What's with all the ...

Whether you first notice a sharp pinch, a nagging itch, or a painful sting, discovering a brand-new bug bite—sometimes instantly, but often only days later—is no fun. Some ache, some beg to be ...

An invasive species that's easily mistaken for the harmless ladybug is swarming into US homes by the thousands and may even attack the people inside. State and federal officials have warned that the ...