Native to Australia, the tiny steelblue ladybird is very valuable to gardeners. This shiny blue beetle eats aphids, mites, and other insects that damage citrus trees, rose bushes, and other plants. When ants attack, it retreats under its hard wing covers for protection. (Dynacam / iStock)
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