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Can humans catch ladybird diseases?
No, humans cannot catch the sexually transmitted disease carried by harlequin ladybirds. The disease, a fungal infection, is specific to insects and poses no risk to people or pets. The main concern for humans is the nuisance of large numbers of ladybirds swarming into homes, as mentioned in the story.
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