80-Mile Swarm of Ladybugs<br />Spotted in California The National Weather Service (NWS)<br />spotted a large mass of ladybugs flying<br />over Southern California on June 5. The swarm of bugs was so big it registered<br />as a “light rainstorm” on their radar maps. NWS San Diego,<br />via Twitter The cloud of ladybugs measured<br />about 80 miles by 80 miles. The bugs were estimated to be spread<br />out between 5,000 feet and 9,000 feet. According to NWS meteorologist Casey<br />Oswant, the mass was so out of the ordinary<br />that they sent a spotter to check it out. Casey Oswant,<br />via ‘NPR’ It is reportedly a common time<br />of year for ladybugs to migrate to<br />higher elevations in search of food.
