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Field Notes

Description:

I found this rather odd-looking white insect on the Brunfelsia this morning. It has long pincers which it used to preen the white desiccated coconut-like mass on its back (as seen in video 0:25 onwards). Its rear can be seen on pictures 5 & 6. ID is appreciated.

Notes:

The Brunfelsia looks a bit unhealthy with ants and mealy bugs on various parts of the plant. White residues are seen as well.

Species ID Suggestions

Mealybug destroyer

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

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Comments (4)
MaryEvans2
The ID should say "Cryptolaemus montrouzieri larva"
MaryEvans2
Strange looking bugs aren't they. The first time I saw one I thought it was dust floating around.
starleaf
Not sure. I hope so - need all the bug control I could get right now. :-)

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