Ladybird-gate

IN 2019, we printed a picture of a ladybird on the front cover of COUNTRY LIFE and, in the corresponding article, highlighted the pivotal role they play in Britain’s fragile ecosystem. Ever since then, a smaller ladybird has appeared on the front cover, hidden in a different spot each week. However, it’s possible that we got a bit carried away for the April 2 issue, because we have been inundated with calls from readers saying that they couldn’t find the ladybird— and we don’t blame them, as it’...