Lady Bug

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The Lady Bug in the garden is considered beneficial in many ways. In European folklore they can act as a matchmaker by crawling on a woman, then flying to her true love. In many areas of North America they are thought to bring good luck. If landed on, count the number of spots for a prediction of years of good luck to enjoy. At the very least they are a benefit to a garden by helping control pest such as aphids and spider mites.