ElwoodBlues · M
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
We call both sexes ladybirds.
RedBaron · M
@ninalanyon Why would you call a ladybug a ladybird?
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@RedBaron That's the vernacular name for that species of insect in Britain.
The name is older than the US.
The name is older than the US.
The name ladybird comes from the Middle Ages. The beetles were called the "beetle of Our Lady" because, at that time, the Virgin Mary was often depicted in paintings wearing red clothing.
https://www.amentsoc.org/insects/glossary/terms/ladybird/
smiler2012 · 61-69
@RedBaron 😆a lady boy bug lol