Ledyba is similar to a red ladybug with a pattern of five black spots on its back. This pattern differs slightly between different Ledyba. Ledyba's carapace and back, when the wing covers are lifted, are yellow. Its eyes are large and round. Ledyba also has six black legs with hands that resemble boxing gloves and two black antennae. A female Ledyba has a shorter antennae than a male Ledyba does. It has a pair of clear wings underneath its wing covers.
Ledyba is a gregarious Pokémon, to such an extent that it will be timid, stricken with doubt, afraid or even unable to move if it is alone. Ledyba secretes an aromatic fluid from where its legs join its body, which it uses to communicate with other Ledyba. Ledyba conveys its feelings to other Ledyba by altering the fluid's scent, smelling sour when angered. It is very sensitive to cold, so during cold weather, many Ledyba gather together to keep each other warm. Ledyba has been shown to serve a role in pollinating the fruit-producing plants of the Pokémon world, and is usually instructed to do so by means of a special whistle. However, like most Pokémon, it will also respond to regular vocal commands. Ledyba builds its nest on leaves in the forest, joining together and using Reflect to protect its home when needed.
A group of Ledyba debuted in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure. Misty's Togepi saw them and curiously followed them. Later on, Ash's Pikachu and the other Pokémon were saved by the same group from falling out of a tree stump and down a cliff.
Ledyba made its main series debut in The Whistle Stop. A girl named Arielle owned six of them, and controlled them with her whistle. They were targeted in one of Team Rocket's schemes.
Multiple Ledyba appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions as some of the many local Pokémon living in Crown City. A few of them worked together with the other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua at the park to attack him, angry for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight could break out, the Ledyba, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by Celebi.
Three Ledyba appeared in SM090, with two under the ownership of different Trainers and the third being wild. They joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.
Ledyba secretes an aromatic fluid from where its legs join its body. This fluid is used for communicating with others. This Pokémon conveys its feelings to others by altering the fluid's scent.
Ledyba communicate using a fluid that they secrete from where the legs join the body. They are said to convey feelings to others by altering the fluid's scent.
Ledyba secretes an aromatic fluid from where its legs join its body. This fluid is used for communicating with others. This Pokémon conveys its feelings to others by altering the fluid's scent.