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Mealybug Ladybird

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Description:

Two tiny beetles about 4mm long work their way along a line of eggs attached to a gum leaf.

Habitat:

On E.microcarpa leaf in suburban back yard.

Notes:

Se the impressive larva of this one here http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/126...
http://www.ozanimals.com/Insect/Mealybug...

1 Species ID Suggestions

Mealybug Ladybird
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mealybug Ladybird (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri)


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2 Comments

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Sure does. Thanks a lot Agnes.

AgnesAdiqueTalavera
AgnesAdiqueTalavera 11 years ago

Hi Argy. They look like Mealybug Ladybird Beetles. http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...

Mark Ridgway
Spotted by
Mark Ridgway

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Mar 14, 2013
Submitted on Mar 17, 2013

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