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Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
A native of Australia, this ladybird was introduced to California in 1891 by Albert Koebele to control the citrus mealybug.
These two were spotted in an orange tree
Spotted on Mar 14, 2012
Submitted on Mar 20, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks ceherzog, we have seen the larval stage, but didn't take any pictures. :( but they look exactly like your spotting. :)
That's interesting...I've only seen the larval stage. You have probably seen this but just in case you haven't:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/620...