Why Do Ladybirds Have Spots?

Question

Is there a purpose to them or is it just nature being weird?

Thanks

Answer 1

They got it from the nature, as you got black or brown colour for your hairs.

Answer 2

their spots are used to identify what species they are

cheers for the thumbs down but what's this??

http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfact...

could it be a site that shows different species of ladybird?

I didn't say you 'down thumbed' me did i?

Answer 3

so they can scare off their predators with the spots.

Answer 4

They're using the wrong soap.

Answer 5

We wouldnt know they were ladybirds if they didnt.

Answer 6

Because all ladybirds are teenagers.

Answer 7

one for each day they are alive or summin like that

Answer 8

in case Dominos become extinct

Answer 9

Excellent answer, Phillip!  But the real reason is that  being red probably has some kind of survival value, but being solid red may set them up to be food for another species.  So the spots may help them blend in with the foliage.  Evolution is truly amazing!

Answer 10

to keep form being cofused because they think about hwere the want to go at night