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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Trundlebug" data-source="post: 282048" data-attributes="member: 8423">Hmm, yes and no. It really depends on the species! Ladybugs have differing spots and color, even among the same species, just because of genetic variation -- but their environment, such as their diet, surrounding vegetation, temperature, weather, and so on -- can affect that as well.For a familiar example, for something like a ghost mantis, humidity is key to color, right? But a lineage that was kept in a very humid environment might produce strains that are predisposed to be greener. Surrounding plant color is also important. Color morphs in insects can be induced this way, though it is not a surefire way.I'm sorry that it's not a very clear-cut answer.   <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite24" alt=":unsure:" title="Unsure    :unsure:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":unsure:" /> Edit: I also forgot to mention that insects are also incredibly sensitive to chemicals given off by plants, and have evolved close relationships with them. This can also induce color changes.</blockquote>