You may have been baffled by the recent sheer number of these colourful insects all about the place, but one expert offered up a simple reason for the sightings View 3 Images Ladybirds pose no threat to people [stock] (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Some Brits have been left puzzled by swarms of ladybirds buzzing about outside and clustering on windows and walls this week, with some homes reportedly overrun by hundreds of the tiny creatures. ‌

Social media has been flooded with reports that ladybirds are 'everywhere' today (October 6). One user posted on X : "I don't know what's going on but there's loads of ladybirds outside casually swarming around my house!" ‌

While another said "Ladybirds, everywhere! Is this the equivalent of flying ant day ?" However, experts

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