Hypertext Webster Gateway: "ladybug"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Ladybird \La"dy*bird`\, n. [Equiv. to, bird of Our Lady.]
(Zo["o]l.)
Any one of numerous species of small beetles of the genus
{Coccinella} and allied genera (family {Coccinellid[ae]}); --
called also {ladybug}, {ladyclock}, {lady cow}, {lady fly},
and {lady beetle}. {Coccinella seplempunctata} in one of the
common European species. See {Coccinella}.
Note: The ladybirds are usually more or less hemispherical in
form, with a smooth, polished surface, and often
colored red, brown, or black, with small spots of
brighter colors. Both the larv[ae] and the adult
beetles of most species feed on aphids, and for this
reason they are very beneficial to agriculture and
horticulture.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Ladybug \La"dy*bug`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
Same as {Ladybird}.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
ladybug
n : small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually
feeds on aphids and other insect pests [syn: {ladybeetle},
{lady beetle}, {ladybird}, {ladybird beetle}]
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