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Black mealy bug predator

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    Johan B
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    This is not Exochomus flavipes. They have no hairs on the elytra and no orange att the 'tail'. I guess we are seeing the 'tail' of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri here. In english: mealybug ladybird or mealybug destroyer. But I'm not so familiar with the Australian ladybirds and the species similar to C. montrouzieri. So it's possible that this is a similar species, not C. montrouzieri. Posted one year ago, modified one year ago

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The Black Mealybug Predator

A member of the ladybird family, the Black mealy bug predator feeds on aphids, soft scales, mealy bugs and cochineal insects

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Apr 15, 2022. Captured Apr 15, 2022 11:24 in 200W-201W Great Western Hwy, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/36.0
  • 1/640s
  • ISO160
  • 105mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.