I have had quite a history with ladybugs. Apparently they are very popular around my house because every time spring comes around they cover my windows. So while I am doing my spring cleaning, I have always wondered why ladybug's have spots.
After research, I found that some lady bugs actually don't have spots at all. Some aren't even red! There is no actual scientific reason of why some have black spots. Those who do have them, the purpose is merely for the fact that they use it as a way to scare off predators. Also, ladybugs are somewhat poisonous and have a really bad taste. So when a bird or other predator eats a ladybug, they correlate the bad taste with the black spots on a red background. If you want to learn about other creatures with this same trait, and other facts about ladybugs check out this website. http://www.ladybug-life-cycle.com/ladybug-spots.html
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