The 'lady' in 'ladybugs' refers to the Virgin Mary. First of all, there are over 5,000 varieties of ladybugs. However, the first type of these beetles to be called a 'ladybug' had 7 spots which were thought to symbolize the 7 sorrows she suffered.— Merriam-Webster (@merriam-webster.com) 2025-01-21T15:42:54.404Z
The 'lady' in 'ladybugs' refers to the Virgin Mary. First of all, there are over 5,000 varieties of ladybugs. However, the first type of these beetles to be called a 'ladybug' had 7 spots which were thought to symbolize the 7 sorrows she suffered.
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