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Mealybug Destroyer

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Description:

This little critter is called a Mealybug Destroyer. It is white and round. A mealy bug destroyer tends to move around a lot while a mealy bug doesn't move as much. A mealy bug destroyer is often mistaken for a bird's dropping. It's small, about the size of a 5 cent SG coin. The mealy bug destroyer has unique white 'hairs'. Adult mealybug destroyers look like black lady beetles with brown heads.

Habitat:

Secondary Rainforest, Singapore

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Singapore American School
Spotted by a stud ent at Singapore American School

Singapore, Singapore

Spotted on Mar 12, 2013
Submitted on Mar 12, 2013

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