Here’s the scoop on the yellow beetles: the good, the bad and the yucky. These spotted insects look similar to the classic red and black ladybug, but their real name is the Asian lady beetle.

No, it wasn't painted in Herbie colors – Volkswagen called its sport-tuned machine the Beetle GSR, "Gelb Schwarzer Renner" or "Yellow Black Racer." Hence, the somewhat shocking paint scheme.