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by In London from 3-31 to 4-7--GTA Master on March 11th, 2007

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Where did the word "ladybug" originate from? Are male ladybugs called "ladybugs"?

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  • by Mister Rogers on March 11th, 2007

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    Coccinellidae is a family of beetles, known variously as ladybirds (Commonwealth English), ladybugs (North American English) or lady beetles (preferred by scientists). The word "lady" in the name is thought to allude to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Catholic faith.

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  • by Esteban-- Smart ass Pumpkin on March 11th, 2007

    Esteban-- Smart ass Pumpkin

    Male "ladybugs" are called 'ladydudes', but can you tell the difference, so to not insult the ladybugs, all ladybugs are called their feminine name.

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  • by singwell-is off researching a lot on March 11th, 2007

    singwell-is off researching a lot

    The word "lady" in the name is thought to refer to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Catholic faith.In German they are Marienkaefer, which means Mary bugs.

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