Why are ladybugs called 'lady'bugs if they aren't all female?

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Treiff · Answer 1 · 2022-11-08T08:22:30+0000

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After the farmers prayed to the Virgin Mary to protect their crops, ladybugs supposedly appeared to defend the crops. The farmers called the bugs "Beetles of Our Lady," which evolved into "ladybugs" -- hence a reference to the Virgin Mary.

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Why are ladybugs called 'lady'bugs if they aren't all female?

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