Summary
Every winter, thousands of ladybugs pile together in the same spots to wait out the cold. Deep Look reveals why these beetles gather in such enormous, cozy crowds.
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Discussion questions
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Ladybugs spend winter clustered together by the thousands under leaves and logs. Packing into a group helps them stay moist and safe until spring. Gathering like this is a group behavior that helps them survive the cold season.
- Why do ladybugs pile together in the winter?
- How does being in a big group help each ladybug survive the cold?
- Where might you find a cluster of ladybugs resting?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: cluster, group, survive, winter.
Try it: Draw a log with a big cluster of ladybugs underneath. Write how grouping up helps them make it through winter.