Ladybugs have been around for centuries, and they did a great job capturing the imagination of people all around the world. It’s not a surprise that many myths, legends, and superstitions are linked to these tiny creatures, and we’ll leave it to you to decide if there’s any truth to them.
Good Luck Charm
Ladybugs are a common symbol of good luck, and some people even believe you should make a wish when one lands on you while killing a ladybug can bring you bad luck.
Matchmakers
There are a lot of superstitions surrounding ladybugs and love. If a ladybug falls on a woman’s hand, she’ll be married in a year, according to one. Some cultures also believe that two people will fall in love if they see a ladybug at the same time.
Predicting Weather
It’s also believed that the presence of ladybugs is a sign of good weather ahead. This myth holds some truth because ladybugs tend to return once it’s warm enough for them to hatch, and farmers have been using them to predict how well the crops will grow.
Counting the Spots
Some ladybug myths are just myths, and counting the spots to determine the age of a ladybug is one of them. They generally live for a year, and the number of their spots doesn’t change with time.
