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Photo#35891
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri - male

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri - Male
San Leandro, Alameda County, California, USA
May 6, 2005
Size: 3-4mm
Found on a rose in my yard.

Species was first introduced to California in 1892 to control mealybugs on citrus trees.
Three sites with information on this species:

UC Davis
Cornell
Univ of Florida

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Cryptolaemus montrouzieri - male Cryptolaemus montrouzieri - male Cryptolaemus montrouzieri - male

male
Only males have all the legs dark; females have light brown forelegs.

Nice to see some adult shots of this one!
I have also added your links to the guide.

 
one more link
Thanks Hannah.
I added one more link to my list -- the Cornell site, which I like the best. Perhaps it should be added to the guide page also.

 
Yes, very informative,
I have added it to the guide - thanks!

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