Ladybug (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Barbara Caption The ladybug beetle is part of a synergistic "team" of three aphid predators that help alfalfa farmers in the Midwest. Credit Bradley Cardinale, UCSB Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.