Ladybird vs. Ladybug

Ladybird vs. Ladybug — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Ladybird and Ladybug

Ladybirdnoun

See ladybug.

Ladybugnoun

Any of numerous small, rounded, usually colorful beetles of the family Coccinellidae, often reddish with black spots and feeding primarily on other insects, including pests such as scale insects and aphids. Also called lady beetle, ladybird.

Ladybirdnoun

Any of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and red or yellow spotted elytra.

Ladybugnoun

(North America) Any beetle of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and a colorful shell.

Ladybirdnoun

small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests

Ladybugnoun

small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests