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Re: National Insect
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Leland Hubbell <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 20 Dec 2004 09:26:11 -0500
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After much debate, the honeybee, the "Angel of Agriculture," lost
out in a bid to be named the Ohio State Official Insect.
In June 1975, the Ohio legislature declared the common lady-bug,
officially named the Ladybird Beetle, the state insect. The
ladybug was chosen for its attractive markings and helpful eating
habits.

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