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Chrysoperla sp.
It is an insect in the Chrysopidae family. The adults feed on nectar, pollen and aphid honeydew but the larvae are active predators and feed on aphids and other small insects. It has been used in the biological control of insect pests on crops.
Riverine forest.
spanish name: crisopa Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec. f/11 ISO Speed Rating: 200. Focal Length: 90.0 mm.
Spotted on Jul 9, 2012
Submitted on Jul 26, 2012
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