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Mealy Bug Destroyer - Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
Copyright © 2009 Bob Barber

Mealy Bug Destroyer - Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
Dog Canyon, Otero County, New Mexico, USA
May 16, 2009
This one appears to be destroying an aphid. The plant is Oregano
Contributed by Bob Barber on 16 May, 2009 - 1:11pm

Might not be C. montrouzieri
Take a look at this forum topic.
… Chuck Entz, 16 May, 2009 - 5:17pm

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