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Mealy Bug Destroyer Nymph

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Field Notes

Description:

White clump of fuzz that can crawl quickly. It eats Mealy bugs and Aphids and it is a GOOD GUY in the Garden. Do not destroy him.

Habitat:

Found often on Milkweek or other plants that are infected with it's favorite food. The last picture is one crawling up my arm, It accidentally caught a ride into our house. It was returned to it's normal enviroment.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
alicelongmartin
Everyone interested in the Mealy Bug Destroyer Listen Up. We don't want to be confused. Mealy Bug Destroyers eat Mealy bugs and Aphids. They are good in your garden. Plain Mealy bugs are not good in your garden. We need to be careful of the distinction between them.
monkey-mind and nana-puppet
I think I spotted something similar too, but this was near train tracks - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6403375
alicelongmartin
I am sorry, but I have only seen it in the Larva stage as Claire my Horticultue friend showed it to me for a picture. She goes by the name of CEHerzog and she has a couple of pictures too. I think she is likely able to tell you what an adult looks like. These little fuzz balls move very quickly.
Meik Meißner
Ah, I just heard that this is actually the larva of the Mealybug destroyer, nice. Did you see any adults?
Saarbrigger
Wow. I would not even realize it as living animal without these infos on NOAH. Thanks for sharing.
Meik Meißner
Alice, great pictures! What a furry looking fella.
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PublishedMay 27, 2011

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