# Where Do Ladybugs Live?

> Where ladybugs live: Gardens, grasslands, woodlands, farmland, native range cues, and human overlap. Status Least Concern.

- **Species:** Ladybug (*Coccinella septempunctata*)
- **Conservation status:** Least Concern
- **Diet:** Carnivore (mostly aphids)
- **Habitat:** Gardens, grasslands, woodlands, farmland
- **Lifespan:** About 1 year
- **Top speed:** ~24 km/h (15 mph) in flight
- **Canonical HTML:** https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ladybug/where-do-ladybug-live/
- **Parent profile:** https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/ladybug/
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-07-16

## Quick answer

The seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) is a small, red-and-black beetle found in gardens, grasslands, woodlands, and farmland across Europe and beyond. Just 5–8 mm long, it is a voracious predator of aphids and a favourite of gardeners. Ladybirds fly at up to about 24 km/h, live for roughly a year, and use bright warning colours to deter would-be predators.

## Who should skip this page

Skip this if you need a sighting hotline. This page is native range and habitat.

## A gardener's ally

The ladybird is one of the most useful insects in any garden because of its appetite for aphids. Both adults and larvae are carnivores that hunt aphids, and a single ladybird can eat thousands of them over its lifetime. By keeping sap-sucking pests in check, ladybirds protect roses, vegetables, and crops without any need for chemicals. Gardeners and farmers actively welcome them as a natural form of pest control.

## Help protect the Ladybug

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