mealybug destroyer

noun

A species of ladybug, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, endemic to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia; it preys on mealybugs and has been widely introduced elsewhere as a biological control.

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Meanings

nounmealybug destroyer (plural mealybug destroyers)

plural mealybug destroyers

  1. A species of ladybug, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, endemic to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia; it preys on mealybugs and has been widely introduced elsewhere as a biological control.

Translations

Polish biedronka wełnowcowa
  • biedronka wełnowcowaCryptolaemus montrouzieri
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APA

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Chicago

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