Ladybug Look-Alikes

I found these little bugs hangin' out on my old gourds from last year. They look like ladybugs but I think they are some kind of a beetle. Ladybugs have spots on them, not bands like these do. I sent this picture to a wesite where they help you identify bugs. I'll let you know as soon as I do. If I was a Mockingbird this would be a yummy meal!