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Mealybug destroyer

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Description:

Ladybug larva. Imported from Australia in the late 1800s to control mealybug infestation in California citrus groves. Neat!

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1 Comment

MrsPbio
MrsPbio 9 years ago

Oh my....!

bealeiderman
Spotted by
bealeiderman

Virginia, USA

Spotted on May 22, 2014
Submitted on May 22, 2014

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