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LadyBugToo! Mystery Cache

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LadyBugToo: LadyBugToo passed away on October 22, 2011, so it's time to archive this cache in her memory [:)].

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Hidden : 4/7/2006
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


[NOTE: The listed coordinates are not the coordinates of the cache; you must successfully answer the following questions to determine those ].

INTRODUCTION: The Ladybird Beetle, more often referred to as Ladybug, is among the most visible and best known beneficial predatory insect. Over 450 species are found in North America. Some are native and some have been introduced from other countries.

Often times, they are referred to as the gardener's best friend, because they feed on mites, small insects, and insect eggs. Ladybugs are usually red or orange with black markings. Some ladybugs are black, often with red markings.

When found in your home in the wintertime, ladybugs are thought to bring good luck!

SOLUTION: In order to find the cache, you must use your knowledge about ladybugs to complete the following to determine the coordinates.

N 35° 24. [X1] [X2] [X3]'  W080° 25. [X4] [X5] [X6]'

[X1]  Ladybugs chew from side-to-side. (if true, use 0, if false, use 1)

[X2]  A female ladybug will lay more than 100,000 eggs.(if true, use 8, if false, use 7)

[X3]  A ladybug has six legs. (if true, use 1, if false, use 9)

[X4]  A ladybug's top flying speed is 35 miles per hour. (if true, use 6, if false, use 8)

[X5]  A ladybug can be either male or female. (if true, use 4, if false, use 8)

[X6]  Ladybugs will not fly if the temperature is below 45° Fahrenheit. (if true, use 2, if false, use 7)

I hope you are successful in finding the cache. There is a First-To-Find prize inside. Also, please take a ladybug (while supplies last) for good luck. Don't forget to sign the log. And, be sure and seal the container and replace it in the proper place so others can enjoy the hunt. And, as always, Travel Bugs are welcome!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

N ynqloht pna fubj lbh gur jnl.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)