Curinus

Mulsant, 1850

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Curinus coeruleus(Metallic Blue Lady Beetle)

Curinus is a of lady beetles in the Coccinellidae, established by Mulsant in 1850. The genus contains at least one described , Curinus coeruleus, commonly known as the metallic blue ladybeetle. Curinus coeruleus has been studied as a agent for armored scale insects in citrus production systems.

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Biological control potential

Curinus coeruleus has been evaluated as a of Florida red scale (Chrysomphalus aonidum), an pest of citrus. beetles consumed 64-68% of armored scales within 24 hours and 83-89% within 72 hours; consumption reached 100% when armor was artificially removed. Larvae showed lower consumption rates: 25% at 24 hours and 41% at 72 hours on armored scales, versus 92-100% on unarmored scales. The has also been introduced as a predator of Heteropsylla cubana, though detailed information on this application is limited.