''''Ladybugs--also called ladybirds and lady beetles--are small insects, usually between 0.04 to 0.4 inches, with black dots on their wing covers. It's a myth that the number of dots is at all relative to the bugs age. The name "ladybird" originated during the Middle Ages when the insects were known as "beetle of Our Lady." The name came from The Virgin Mary who was often depicted wearing a red cloak. ''''