On another very hot day I delved into my archives for a bit of quirky fun for Denzil’s ladybirds.
Back in September last year we were asked to search for some in Patrick’s Patch. These were painted pebbles, such as this one we found.
Two years before that, our great niece Ella, always needing one in each hand, investigated two on sticks.
We do, of course, have real ones for comparison,
but fortunately not the mare’s tails on which this one perched.
Children do have fun sorting out the genuine article
from the adult’s fun – collected for children, of course.
Just the kind of fun post that has lightened my mood! This is lovely.
Thank you so much, Anne. I’m very pleased
Kids always seem to enjoy finding hidden treasures.
Of all ages. Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick. 😀
This made a marvelous two-fer (you and Derrick). I had some pictures of ladybugs swarming in various wineries on my late, lamented cell phone. Ladybugs and stinkbugs are both bad for the taste of wine if too many get caught in the crusher.
I’ll bet
You reminded me that I do have two lady bug blog posts. Thanks Derrick!
Much appreciated, Pat
They are delightfully magical, both real and imagined.
Great fun.
Thank you very much, Geeta
Delightful fun!
Thanks very much, Merril
Those are cute. Sounds like fun.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Of course. Collected for the children. Of course, yes. Mais oui. ~Ed.
Naturellement. Merci beaucoup, Ed 🙂
I woner why they’re called “ladybirds”. What do they have to do with the Virgin Mary; if anything?
In the USA they call them Ladybugs. President Johnson’s wife was called Lady Bird.
https://allthingscatholic.tumblr.com/post/36406984556/the-name-ladybird-originated-in-the-middle-ages#:~:text=The%20name%20“ladybird”%20originated%20in%20the%20Middle%20Ages%20when%20the,shown%20wearing%20a%20red%20cloak. I didn’t know this, John – so thanks for asking
Fun for kids of all ages — Recently we have been finding ladybugs and other treasures along the trail where I walk with a friend!
Thank you very much, Janet
Making education fun. Great game, Derrick.
Thanks very much, GP
Lovely post, Derrick! I love ladybirds, called ladybugs here in the US. They, too, have become a rarity in our garden.
Thanks very much, Rosaliene. We haven’t seen so many this year
we call them ladybugs here in the U.S. they sure are delightful finds! 🙂
Thanks very much, Wilma
I love this!
Thank you very much, Sue
I love the painted rock ladybugs and have made a couple of those myself. Lots of fun. It’s always a surprise when they decide to fly away. The real ladybugs, not the rocks. I’ve not seen a rock fly, yet. Not on its own anyway. Thanks for tickling my imagination!
Much appreciated, JoAnna
I love lady bugs. They help eat fungi and aphids in the vegetable garden without causing any real harm.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
Lovely lovely lovey ladybirds (lady bugs)! 🙂
I so so so enjoyed your beautiful and amusing photos of them! 🙂 They make my heart smile! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn
That looks like a fun day for adults and children! 🙂 Ella has grown so much since that photo.
She has, indeed, Lavinia. Thank you very much
I still remember that post with Ella waving at the bin men.
Thank you do much, Lavinia
Terrific photos and the adorable Ella.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
How can one not love ladybugs (birds)?
What fun!
Thanks very much, Sheree
So beautiful! From all insects, only of the ladybug I’m not afraid 🙂
Thank you so much, Ribana
Ladybirds are a great way to introduce children to nature.
Thank you very much, Denzil
This is beautifully done, Derrick. I love the rock ladybugs. The colors are wonderful.
Thank you very much, Dwight
You are welcome!
Wonderful picture of your niece and the bugs
Thank you very much, Ingalill
Very cute!
Thank you very much, PR