Lady Beetles (Coccinellidae), also called ladybugs, feed on aphids, mites, caterpillars, and other soft bodied pests. There are many species and several found in agricultural habitats are shown below. Like all insects, lady beetles have three body regions; a HEAD, THORAX and ABDOMEN (see photo at right). To identify species, examine characters on both the pronotum (plate that covers the thorax) and the wing covers, which protect the abdomen.