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Mealybug Ladybird Beetle

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Description:

Brown and black beetle that has fuzz on the shell. The larva spotting is at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/717...

Habitat:

On dead leaf of unknown tree that's laying on the ground near citrus trees. The larva of this beetle reside on the citrus and can be seen at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/717...

Notes:

According to BugGuide, this is a female due to the brown forelegs.

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1 Comment

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textless 12 years ago

Interesting!

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Sep 28, 2011
Submitted on Sep 28, 2011

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