Hello, I'm an expert in entomology, the study of insects. When it comes to ladybugs, also known as ladybirds or lady beetles, they are a group of beetles that are often recognized for their bright colors and spotted patterns.

Yellow ladybugs, specifically, are a type of ladybug that have a predominantly yellow or orange coloration. The most well-known yellow ladybug is the *Aphidius ervi*, which is a parasitoid wasp, not a true ladybug. However, there are also species within the *Coccinellidae* family, which is the family that true ladybugs belong to, that can exhibit yellow or orange hues. These colors can serve various purposes such as camouflage, warning signals to predators, or even to attract mates.

It's important to note that the color of ladybugs can vary greatly depending on their species, age, and environmental factors. Some ladybugs may start out yellow and then change color as they mature. Additionally, certain species might have a yellow base color with black spots, while others might be entirely yellow.

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Depending on the species, they can have spots, stripes, or no markings at all. ... Non-entomologists are prone to misidentify a wide variety of beetle species in other families as "ladybirds", i.e. coccinellids. Beetles are particularly prone to such misidentification if they are spotted in red, orange or yellow and black.read more >>