Delaware
(DE)
Origin of State Name
This state is named for Lord De La Warr, early governor of Virginia; first applied to river, then to Indian tribe (Lenni-Lenape), and the state.
State Insect
Convergent Ladybird Beetle
Adopted April 25, 1974, the Lady Bug was chosen by the Legislature after an intensive effort on the insect's behalf by a group of elementary school children.
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