>Is there an entymologist in the house? We are honored each year at
>this time by thousands of Ladybug Beetles. --in the house, south
>side.
>   The Q is: they come in many shades. They are red or orange. They
>have few, many, or no black spots at all. Does such coloring
>indicate speciation? I doubt it, but I thought I'd leave it to you
>experts.
>    Q-Man
>
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Hi Art

Strictly speaking lady "bugs" ain't bugs... they's beetles. Best to
call 'em ladybeetles...

Bugs? This is a specific group of insects... stinkbugs, bedbugs,
aphids, scales, leafhoppers, cicadas, all with sucking mouthparts.
Nothing else is a bug.

Misuse of the word really bugs me.
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Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin, New Zealand
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