Winter season is when most root vegetables and oranges are in season. Some other fruits and veggies, like onions, parsnips, cabbage, carrots, and Florida-grown tomatoes, can survive the winter season.
The ladybug or ladybird beetle is a type of beetle. In the middle ages, a species of this cute bug was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and were called the ‘Beetle of Our Lady.’ That's how the ladybug’s name originated.
The bright red ladybug with black markings is popular, but it's not the only kind. Some ladybugs have yellow or red markings. Ladybugs feed on farm pests like mites, scales, and aphids; farmers love them as they help eliminate those pests with zero pesticide use.
Read more about these cute little beetle’s in our ladybug facts
Grasshoppers usually are green or brown. But people have spotted pink meadow grasshoppers in many parts of the world4. These cute bugs are affected by a genetic condition called erythrism. This condition means they overproduce red pigment and very little green or drown.
The bright pink color may be why predators easily pick off the tiny grasshoppers. You will most likely find these cute bugs in the non-arid grasslands of the UK and Asia.
Jewel beetles are brightly colored, mostly iridescent insects. We also call them metallic wood-boring beetles. In the Victorian era and across a number of native cultures, people used jewel beetles as living jewelry5.
There are over 15,000 jewel beetle species, and their colors vary from metallic blue to black, green, or copper. Some scientists say the iridescence of the beetle is camouflage. Some species of this beetle hide their bright bodies under dull dark carapaces.
Jumping spiders do not spin webs to catch prey; they jump and pounce on prey instead. With eight eyes, the jumping spider sees in a 360-degree view1. That's what makes them such good hunters.
Some species of jumping spiders are hairy, while others are not. Some exhibit bold colors, while others are brownish. If you check leaf litter, stone clusters, or tree barks, you might find a little jumping spider peeking at you with its big cute eyes.
Rosy maple moths are the smallest of silk moths. These cute bugs have thick fuzzy bright yellow, cream, or white bodies. Their wings have pink, red, yellow, white, or cream streaks. Their legs are usually covered in pink fuzz.
If you live in North America, you might have seen little rosy maple moths. They live in deciduous forests and may also be seen in suburban areas. An adult rosy maple moth has no mouth and eats nothing.
Many people believe that all bees have yellow and black bodies. Imagine their surprise when a purely golden bee landed in front of them. The male valley carpenter bee or teddy bear bee has a fuzzy golden body. It has pretty green eyes, making it one of the most adorable bugs ever.
Male valley carpenter bees are less common than females. These cute bugs don't have stingers, so they are harmless. However, if you run into a teddy bear bee, the little guy will do an excellent job of scaring you off. You can also read more about the different types of bees a click away.
The spicebush swallowtail butterfly is pretty, but its larva is so cute. Its bright color makes it look like a Disney cartoon character. The caterpillar starts green and later becomes yellow or orange.
The spicebush swallowtail caterpillar has markings around its head resembling snake eyes. The yellow and black false eyes disguise the caterpillar as a scary snake to confuse predators3.
We know butterflies to be colorful, showy creatures. But the brimstone butterfly distinguishes itself as a master of disguise. The little guy has light green wings shaped and textured like leaves.
These beautiful insects are rare.
The saddleback caterpillar is the larva of the slug moth. Its claim to this cute bugs list is the bright blanket of color around its middle. The blanket is primarily bright green with strips of red and white around the borders.
Those colors are warning colors that signal toxicity to ward off predators. The saddleback caterpillar has spikes along its lower sides, head, and tail. The sting from these spikes is poisonous and painful.
For a few metaphors related to transformation, you might also like our caterpillar quotes.
