Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
and feed on mealybug nymphs and adults. Pupal stage: Larvae pupate in various places, on any convenient stalk or on the underside of leaves or on even greenhouse [...] eggs are small, oval-shaped, and usually laid individually or in clusters on plant foliage or near mealybug-infested areas. They are typically yellow-white [...] control . Originating from Australia, this beetle species preys primarily on mealybugs , including species such as the citrus mealybug and the long-tailed