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Cryptolaemus montrouzieri,
Less than half a cm. White coral-like thing in the refuge of a spider (the spider is probably a Theridiid but not researched yet) on an Angophora smooth-barked Eucalyptus Tree beside a community pathway
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Thanks to lori.tas for the lead to identification
Spotted on Oct 22, 2013
Submitted on Oct 22, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks lori.tas it looks like a good lead to me. Both the adult beetles and large mealy bugs are within a stone's throw of this sighting so I think there is enough evidence to call it identified
Have a look at some Cryptolaemus (mealybug predators), and see what you think.