Did you know that Massachusetts’ official state insect is the ladybug? The law was passed in 1974 after a large group of second graders from Kennedy School in Franklin, Mass. visited lawmakers at the ...

There are many creepy crawlers that we wish we didn't see in our backyards. Blister beetles come to mind. But people are usually happy to see ladybugs. With their vibrant red or orange hues adorned ...