* Aphids: These tiny, sap-sucking insects are a ladybug's favorite food. Ladybugs can devour hundreds of aphids in their lifetime.
* Other soft-bodied insects: Ladybugs also enjoy feasting on scale insects, mealybugs, mites, and whiteflies.
* Insect eggs: Some ladybug species also consume the eggs of other insects, helping to control pest populations.
It's important to note that ladybugs don't eat plants. They are not herbivores and do not damage crops or flowers.
Their diet makes them valuable allies in the garden and agriculture, as they help to control pest populations naturally.