Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Taxonomy

Domain	Eukarya
Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Arthropoda
Subphylum	Hexapoda
Class	Insecta
Subclass	Pterygota
Infraclass	Neoptera
Order	Coleoptera
Suborder	Polyphaga
Infraorder	Cucujiformia
Superfamily	Coccinelloidea
Family	Coccinellidae
Subfamily	Coccinellinae
Tribe	Scymnini
Genus	Cryptolaemus

Scientific Name

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Common Name

mealybug destroyer

As a biological control

The mealybug destroyer, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, is a tropical species of lady beetle used to control citrus mealybug. They primarily feed on eggs and some small nymphs. The predatory larvae are covered with wax threads and appear similar to mealybugs. Effectiveness declines during periods of short day length or in cool conditions.

Commercial Suppliers

Company State Country American Insectaries, Inc. CA USA ARBICO Organics AZ USA Biobest Biological Systems ON Canada The Bug Factory, Ltd. BC Canada Buglogical Control Systems AZ USA Crop King OH USA Evergreen Growers Supply OR USA Extremely Green Gardening Company MA USA Great Lakes IPM, Inc. MI USA Greenfire CA USA The Green Spot Ltd. NH USA Heaths Organic Pest Control, Greenhouse, and Nursery NH USA Harmony Farm Supply and Nursery CA USA Hummert International MO USA Hydro-Gardens CO USA

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