Ladybug Tattoos

 
Aside from being very cute creatures, lady bugs are also associated with several folklore stories.  The ladybug is thought to bring good luck if it lands on you.  It is also believed that ladybugs bring you luck in love.  Some people believe that ladybugs can understand the human language, and that they bring good weather.  Healing powers are also a quality some people believe that ladybugs possess.  Folklore has also told us that when a ladybug lands on your hand, you should make a wish and blow it off.  With all of the positive beliefs associated with ladybugs, it is easy to see why so many people go with that design.

The life of a ladybug
These whimsical little creatures have a very interesting and unique life.  The ladybug starts its life cycle as an egg.  Once the egg hatches in two to five days, a larva emerges.  The larvae stage lasts for up to three weeks.  They then enter the pupa stage that lasts for seven days.  After the pupa stage the adult ladybug emerges.  The life span of the ladybug lasts from four to six weeks.

Design
Ladybugs are very versatile when it comes to design.  They look nice on their own, and fit in nicely with other tattoos.  They are commonly paired with stars, butterflies, hearts, and flowers.  Tribal tattoos are another option for incorporating a ladybug into an existing design.

Color
Just like the design, the color of your ladybug tattoo is also versatile.  Many people think of red and black when they imagine a ladybug, but you can go with any color combination that you like.  There are actually several species of ladybugs, which have different colorings.  Whatever colors inspire you should be the basis for your decision, not what traditional bugs look like.

Size
Most ladybug tattoos are done on a small scale, keeping true to the real life size of ladybugs.  The size of the bug makes it perfect for toes, fingers, necks, and wrists.  The ladybug also looks great on ankles, feet, and on the lower back.  Some people even get them tattooed behind the ear and on the bottom of their foot.  If you want something larger, ladybugs also look great when combined with other designs.

If you believe that ladybugs can bring good luck, what better way to make sure you are always lucky.  Take your luck wherever you go by getting it permanently inked.