Winter Resort

Two ladybug beetles have taken up residence in our bathroom this winter.  Ladybugs are notorious for sneaking into human homes by the dozens to escape winter's chill.  They are relatively harmless and surprisingly difficult to remove because if you crush them, they release a permanent yellow stain and some of them release an unpleasant smell.

Bob and I have been enjoying our bathroom guests.  They are quiet and cute.  

We have hosted a few other critters in the past; the most memorable was a little tree frog who wintered in the bromelids.  As long as they don't make a mess and and don't bite, we enjoy our winter guests.

When spring comes, I'll coax them into a box and release them back into the garden.