With their cheery red shells and cheeky black polka dots, ladybugs are bugs even non-bug lovers can get behind. They fascinate children, bring good luck and inspire countless Halloween costumes. But ...

Someone once told me that a ladybug landing on you brings good luck. So recently, after a trip to Cordova Park in Otley, Iowa, I was ecstatic when I returned home and noticed what appeared to be a ...