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Mealy Bug Ladybird Larvae

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri,

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Field Notes

Description:

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

Habitat:

above

Notes:

Thanks to lori.tas for the lead to identification

Reference Links:

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, Cryptolaemus - mealybug predator - Integrated Pest Management by Bugs for B…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
StephenSolomons
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
lori.tas
Have a look at some Cryptolaemus (mealybug predators), and see what you think.

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PublishedOctober 22, 2013

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