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Introduction

Identification

Biology

As a biological control

A beetle, Rhyzobius (=Lindorus) lopanthae, develops as a predator of scales, particularly various armored scales (Diaspididae). Some soft scales (Coccidae) may be eaten, although effectiveness of the beetle is inhibited by the presence of honeydew.

Commercial Suppliers

Company	State	Country
Extremely Green Gardening Company	MA	USA
Great Lakes IPM, Inc.	MI	USA
The Green Spot Ltd.	NH	USA
Hummert International	MO	USA
Hydro-Gardens	CO	USA
Integrated Fertility Management	WA	USA
IPM Laboratories, Inc.	NY	USA
MR Durango, Inc. Insectary	CO	USA
Nature Insect Control (NIC)	ON	Canada
Peaceful Valley Farm Supply	CA	USA
Rincon-Vitova Insectaries, Inc.	CA	USA
Syngenta Bioline, Inc	CA	USA
Tip Top Bio-Control	CA	USA
EcoSolutions, Inc.	FL	USA