Mealybug Destroyer Larva

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Family: Coccinellidae

Size: 4mm

Date: 7/22/2002

Comments: This is the larva of a beetle that was introduced into California in 1892 to combat mealybugs in citrus. It is one of the lady bugs.


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