Ladybugs, also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles, are a type of insect in the family Coccinellidae. They are small, round, and usually brightly colored, with black spots on their wings. Ladybugs are considered beneficial INSECTS because they feed on aphids and other plant-damaging pests. The two crossword solutions for the term 'ladybugs, e.g.' are 'INSECTS' and 'beetles'. INSECTS are a class of arthropods that includes ladybugs, while beetles are an order of INSECTS that includes ladybugs.