Look on tree trunks, fences, and the sides of houses. The spotted lanternfly loves tree of heaven (which is also invasive—drama follows it). The baneberry bug likes boxelder trees. Ladybug larvae? They’re where the aphids are—usually on rose bushes or milkweed.
If you see a cluster of them, don’t panic. Just observe. They’re not going to attack you. They’re too busy looking stylish.
The "Bug of Many Names"
This little creature has a nickname game that’s strong. People call it: the polka-dot beetle, the checkered bug, the spotted soldier bug, or the dottyback (okay, that last one is a fish, but it fits). The point is, it’s a bug that demands attention.
And here’s the weird part: some species of these bugs smell like cinnamon when crushed. It’s a defense chemical. Cinnamon-scented bug juice. Nature is wild.
Black Bug With White Spots That Hops
