ladybeetle

or la·dy bee·tle

[ ley-dee-beet-l ]

noun

1. ladybug.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ladybeetle¹

First recorded in 1875–80; lady(bug) + beetle ¹

Example Sentences

“It’s very interesting to help with the research and data collection,” said Tammi Rogers, an Ohio State Extension agent in Coshocton County who has participated in the ladybeetle study since it began five years ago.

From Washington Times

The ladybeetle project is Gardiner’s statewide census - there are more than 100 species.

From Washington Times