El Aalaoui, M., Bouharroud, R., Sbaghi, M., El Bouhssini, M., & Hilali, L. 2019a First study of the biology of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri and its potential to feed on the mealybug Dactylopius opuntiae (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) under laboratory conditions in Morocco. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 52(13-14): 1112-1124
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Notes: The feeding potential of different development stages of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant, a biological control agent against mealybugs, was investigated on different development stages of Dactylopius opuntiae. Fourth instar larvae and adults were the most voracious feeders on different instars of the mealybug.
