The Ladybug The ladybug is black, The ladybug is red, The ladybug has antennas on its head! The ladybug has a red elytra with black dots on it. Under the elytra is a wing. And under the wing is the abdomen. Under the abdomen are the legs. The ladybug is also known as the scientific name Coccinellidae. Ladybugs prefer warmer weather but they can live anywhere! Fact: Ladybugs only live 1-5 months. By: KR