Meyerdirk, D.E. 1983 Biology of Diomus flavifrons (Blackburn) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a citrus mealybug predator.. Environmental Entomology 12(4): 1275-1277.

Notes: Diomus flavifrons, a coccinellid predator, was introduced from South Ausralia into Texas for the control of citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) on citrus. The beetle was successfully reared on citrus mealybug eggs with a development time of 28.7 days (24 degrees C and 60% relative humidity). Egg incubation, adult longevity, pupae development time with and without feeding, and fecundity measured.