We decided that since in previous years we have had terrible infestations of white fly, that we would make sure that we combat those plant killing pests, naturally. Last year, we hatched and released praying mantis's, this year, ladybirds (or ladybugs).

Ladybugs are beetles, and its almost impossible to tell the gender of a ladybug without the use of a microscope. If you watch them long enough, and observe them mating, the ladybug on the bottom will be the female. Ladybugs are quite beneficial to your garden, as they eat aphids and white flys. (I'm sure other things too)

We had a fantastic time playing with these beautiful insects, and we will continue to learn about them over the course of the next few days/weeks. :)