The term 'spotted insect' can refer to two different species: the LADYBUG (7 letters) and the io moth (6 letters). Ladybugs are small, oval-shaped beetles that are typically red or orange with black spots. They are beneficial to gardens and farms as they feed on aphids and other pests. Io moths are a species of moth found in North America. They have yellowish-brown wings with dark spots and a yellow-orange body. They are considered a pest as they feed on the leaves of many plants.