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Mealybug Destroyer (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri) A Mealybug Destroyer ladybird on the leaf of a tree we commonly call "Governor Plum" here in Trinidad and Tobago. This species of ladybird was actually introduced to Trinidad and Tobago from Australia many years ago in order to combat the mealybugs which were invasive in Trinidad and Tobago. Animalia,Animals,Caribbean,Coccinellidae,Cryptolaemus montrouzieri,Insecta,Insects,Mealybug Destroyer,Mealybug Ladybird,Trinidad and Tobago Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Mealybug Destroyer (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri)

A Mealybug Destroyer ladybird on the leaf of a tree we commonly call "Governor Plum" here in Trinidad and Tobago. This species of ladybird was actually introduced to Trinidad and Tobago from Australia many years ago in order to combat the mealybugs which were invasive in Trinidad and Tobago.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Nicely done, Wesley! Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Wesley Goorachan's profile
      Wesley Goorachan
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      Thank you so much Ferdy! There were close to sixty adult Mealybug Destroyers on that small tree. Posted 3 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Wow, must be many mealybugs so sustain them! Posted 3 years ago
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    Calbost Niel
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    Beautiful shot Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Wesley Goorachan's profile
      Wesley Goorachan
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      Thank you! Posted 3 years ago

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The Mealybug Destroyer

"Cryptolaemus montrouzieri", common name mealybug ladybird or mealybug destroyer, is a ladybird species.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Wesley Goorachan
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By Wesley Goorachan

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Uploaded Sep 28, 2021. Captured Sep 26, 2021 10:49.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/8.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO100
  • 75mm