Ladybird larva with wax excretions
Photo by Paul Hafner
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Coccinellidae
Size range
- Larva 5–6 mm
Distribution
- Australian
- Introduced, for control of mealybugs
Life History
- Feeds on mealybugs
- Secretes excess wax through the skin
- Camouflaged amongst its prey
