Ladybirds can fly as fast as racehorses can run.
For the first time, a detailed study has shown the creatures travelling at heights in excess of 3,600ft and reaching speeds of 37mph.
Researchers also examined the stamina of the insects and found that they were able to remain in the air for up to two hours.
Up until now, scientists believed that anything over seven foot was a long-distance flight for a ladybird - but the new data shows they can actually travel up to 74 miles in a single flight.
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