1. Once ladybugs (or ladybird beetles) were the delightful, safe and friendly insects of childhood. Even the source of the name given to these lovely creatures testified to their perceived beneficence. To which lady did the name ?ladybug? originally refer? Lady Jane Grey Our Blessed Lady (the Virgin Mary) The Lady of the Lake Lady Macbeth

2. Ladybug, ladybug Fly away home Your house is on fire Your children do roam Does this ancient English verse indicate that ladybugs were an invasive pest even in Merry Old England? Yes No

3. An unwholesome cousin of native ladybugs with the ironic name "Harmonia axyridis" is now replacing the wholesome ladybug of the Middle Ages in England, Canada and the United States. On what continent did this distasteful pest originate? South America Asia Africa Australia

4. In a misguided attempt to control aphids, from 1979 to the 1990s, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the problematic Harmonia axyridis ladybird species on multiple occasions in which American state(s)? California All of these Pennsylvania Georgia

5. According to ?uknature.co.uk?, the hideous harlequin ladybird beetle Harmonia axyridis did not reach British soil until 2004. Is there reason to believe this invasive, exotic ladybug made its way to Britain on its own? Yes No

6. The exotic species of ladybug imported into the US to control agricultural pests has proven to be a voracious predator ? but not just of aphids. For the larvae of which other species is Harmonia axyridis a pitiless predator in both North America and England? All of these Butterflies Moths Other ladybug species

7. Why should well-meaning American, Canadian and British parents no longer place a ladybug in the palm of a delighted, expectant toddler? Neither The innocent child could be cruelly bitten. Both An exuberant child might crush an exotic species of ladybug producing a nasty odor.

8. Which native North American species is a natural predator of the exotic and predatory ladybug, Harmonia axyridis? Other ladybugs Fishermen Blue jays None of these

9. Which of the following potential problems has the University of Nebraska NOT raised as a possible result of Harmonia axyridis ladybug infestation? Residential home damage Asthmatic reactions Climate change Wine spoilage

10. One can hope that some time will pass before Harmonia axyridis has replaced all of the lovable Anglo-American lady bugs. Perhaps assisted by an informed parent, some children may still have the delight of holding an Anglo-Saxon bred ladybug in a trembling hand. Of the following, which is the most distinctive feature of Harmonia axyridis? Green color Small size Yellow spots An M in front of the wings