What does a white ladybug mean?

Question

My mom's friend found a white ladybug and she wants to know if it means that she has good luck.

Answer 1

It probably just molted from the pupa to the adult stage. The cuticle is still soft and white. After a few hours, the cuticle will get hard and it will look just like a normal ladybug.

Answer 2

I've never heard of that idea before, I don't think the white ones are specifically considered lucky?

There are a ton of different types and colors of ladybugs besides the standard 'red with black spots' ones. There are at least a couple types I know of that are white or whitish colored. I'd guess she just found a white one that doesn't live in your area much.

This link has pics of a few different kinds of ladybugs (including a white/gray one). There are tons more varieties though:)

http://www.celticbug.com/Real/Bugs4.html