Search: ladybug pupa; ladybug life cycle
Why: Daniel said, "A few days ago, Sadie released her ladybugs." She had some kit (like this, I guess) that came with larva, and she watched them grow. He mentioned some cocoons or something. I don't know.
Answer: Here is a chart!
Baby ladybug larvae are long and black with orange markings and some spikey things. They eat and eat as many aphids as they can - up to 25 a day - for 2-3 weeks.
Then they attach themselves to leaves and pupate. They split along the backside to expose the pupae underneath.
After a few days, they emerge all soft and wet. During their first 24 hours, they have no spots as their elytra harden. Then they look regular.
Source: Everything Ladybug, Webphemera
The More You Know: A ladybug penis is called an aedeagus. In case you would like to see some ladybugs doing it:
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