ladybug

US /ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ/

Etymology From lady + bug, the “lady” here referring to Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. Compare German Marienkäfer, Danish mariehøne, Latvian mārīte, Macedonian бубамара (bubamara) and Spanish mariquita.

Derived terms

eyed ladybug, harlequin ladybug