Ladybug Science Experiment

The Question: Does cold or warm temperatures affect how ladybug lavaes grow?

The Experiment:
1. Order 2 Ladybug Lands or 2 Ladybug Lanterns.
2. Record the date your ladybug larvae arrive.
3. Place 1 ladybug land (or ladybug lanterns)in a warm area of the house, like a high shelf, or take it upstairs.
4. Place 2nd ladybug land (or ladybug lantern) in a cooler place in the house, like near the floor or a cooler part of the house, like the downstairs.
5. Measure the temperatures at each location daily and record them. There should be 2 to 3 degrees in difference between the 2 spots for best results.
6.Record the date the larvae in each area become ladybugs.

Did the ladybugs grow at the same rate in both places? Which place did they grow faster? Why would a ladybug grow best at this temperature?

The Facts: A ladybugs growth is related to the environment temperature. Insects like ladybugs are cold-blooded, so their bodies is the same temperature as the environment. Because of this they are more active during warmer times of the year. Since the plants ladybugs use for food also grow during the warmer times of the year, warm temperatures are also best for the ladybugs. If the ladybugs started to grow before the plants did, it would be bad for the ladybugs! If there is 2 to 3 degrees difference in the 2 spots you placed the ladybugs, the cooler ladybugs may be 3 to 8 days behind in growth compared to the warm area ones.