Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Ladybugs may look cute and harmless, but they have one of nature’s most effective defense systems hidden beneath their spotted shells. Their bright red or orange color with black spots isn’t just for decoration — it’s a warning signal, known as aposematism, that tells predators they’re not a good snack. Inside their tiny bodies, ladybugs have hemolymph, a yellowish, toxin-rich fluid similar to blood in function. When they feel threatened or are grabbed by a p