Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Mealybug ladybird at Fadden, ACT

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri at Fadden, ACT - 24 Dec 2018
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri at Fadden, ACT - 24 Dec 2018
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri at Fadden, ACT - 24 Dec 2018
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Identification history

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri 17 Feb 2023 AlisonMilton
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri 10 Jul 2020 YumiCallaway

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I'm not completely sure about the ID I've suggested as I don't know how to differentiate between the potential IDs I've found. Skimming through M. Gleeson's 'Miniature Lives', I've noted the following as similar in appearance: Solenopsis mealybugs (Phenacoccus solenopsis) p.153 Larvae of a mealybug ladybird (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri) p.192 CNM has some under Coccinellidae sp (family), and some specifically under C. montrouzieri. There may be more that I haven't come across.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 24 Dec 2018 08:00 PM Recorded on
  • YumiCallaway Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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