Lady Bird
Ladybird, ladybird, fly away home! Your house is on fire, your children all gone! All but one, and her name is Ann, Who crept under the pudding pan!
Did you know ladybirds are heroes of the garden? Farmers used to warn them to fly away before burning their fields because they help fight pesky bugs!
Fun Facts about Ladybirds:
1. Nature’s Tiny Icons:
Ladybirds, or ladybugs, are small bugs with a variety of colors—red, yellow, orange, and even black! There are over 5,000 kinds around the world!
3. Yummy Diet:
Ladybirds eat soft insects and sometimes snack on pollen and nectar. Their babies, which are called larvae, are just as hungry!
Watch Out!
Birds, spiders, and other bugs might try to snack on them, but ladybirds have some tricks to stay safe, like tasting yucky!
4. Colourful Coats:
Their bright colours warn other animals that they might be toxic. Their unique spots help them blend in and hide from danger.
5. Family Fun:
Ladybirds belong to a big family called beetles! They have cousins such as ground beetles and flower beetles.
Future Heroes:
Sadly, ladybirds face dangers through loss of lost homes and climate change. We can help by planting gardens and using less harmful products in them.
Ladybirds are not just cute; they help our planet stay healthy! Let’s keep having fun learning about these amazing little insects and protecting their homes!
