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So, what is your favorite insect? Butterfly? Lightning Bug? I have a favorite which is a Ladybug!
Ladybugs are really cool and helpful in our gardens. Let’s learn some facts about this really neat insect.
Ladybug Facts:
Supplies:
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Step 2: Cut out the template.
![](https://ccplonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lets-Get-Buggy-2-Cut-Out-Template.jpg)
Step 3: Trace the body and head on the black construction paper and the wings on the red construction paper.
![](https://ccplonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lets-Get-Buggy-3-Trace.jpg)
Step 4: Cut out all of the ladybug parts.
![](https://ccplonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lets-Get-Buggy-4-Cut-Out-rotated.jpg)
Step 5: Glue the wings on the body at an angle.
![](https://ccplonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lets-Get-Buggy-5-Glue-Wings.jpg)
Step 6: Glue the head on the body.
![](https://ccplonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lets-Get-Buggy-6-Glue-Head.jpg)
Step 7: Glue on the eyes.
![](https://ccplonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lets-Get-Buggy-7-Glue-Eyes.jpg)
Step 8: Add dots on the wings (As many as you want)!
![](https://ccplonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lets-Get-Buggy-8-Add-Spots.jpg)
Step 9: Fold the pipe cleaner into a V and curl the ends to make antennae.
(Librarian Tip: you may want to trim down the pipe cleaner into smaller pieces).
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Step 10: Glue the pipe cleaner antennae on the ladybug.
(Librarian Tip: you may opt to tape the antennae on instead of using glue).
![](https://ccplonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lets-Get-Buggy-10-Finished-Ladybug.jpg)