On Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:17:29 +0000, kay
wrote:


john reeves;912843 Wrote:
Mr ladybird is walking around our kitchen. we do have some plants on
the
windowsill that have a few aphids, on but he seems to spend most of his
time
on the rear door.

Would he be better off if he is put outside? or is he better off in the
warm
house?

Are you sure he's Mr? Insects don't have quite as much a requirement for
males as we do, so statistically he's likely to be Miss

I've known ladybirds to come indoors to lay eggs. Have a look for tiny
yellow eggs - that will prove it.