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Mealybug Destroyer

by Katja Rosvall

Category: FaunaAdded February 28, 2010599 views

Arthropods

Keywords: Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, Ladybird

This species of Ladybird (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri) is used as a biological deterrent for Mealybugs; therefore, it's commercially known as the Mealybug Destroyer. Originally, it comes from Australia.

Turku University Botanical Gardens, Ruissalo, SW Finland
Image Reference: P2211319Image Format: Digital Capture - Greater than 9MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: Yes