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Mealybug Ladybird

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Photo by Mark Ridgway
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

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.

Species ID Suggestions

Mealybug Ladybird

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Comments (2)

Hi Argy. They look like Mealybug Ladybird Beetles. http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_ladybirds/MealybugLadybird.htm

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