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Mealybug Destroyer

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

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Field Notes

Description:

A native of Australia, this ladybird was introduced to California in 1891 by Albert Koebele to control the citrus mealybug.

Notes:

These two were spotted in an orange tree

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Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

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Comments (2)
Susanna and Fernando
Thanks ceherzog, we have seen the larval stage, but didn't take any pictures. :( but they look exactly like your spotting. :)
ceherzog
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/6200003

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Southern California Wildlife

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PublishedMarch 20, 2012

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