The ladybug that slipped into your home to stay warm for winter is no lady and no bug.

It is feared Yorkshire's moorland could lose its distinctive purple heather due to swarms of beetles. The heather beetle has been blamed for moorland turning from purple to shades of orange and brown.

Like all beetles, they have 6 legs, and the front wings are hardened into armored plates called elytra that at least partially cover the abdomen. The typical ground beetle is black, often with some ...

Climate change is turning hillside heather from purple to brown ... The milder winter also boosted beetle numbers. The insects damage the heather's outer leaves and make it more susceptible ...