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Chrysopa sp.
An introduced species as biological controller, due that the larvae are specialised predators.
Order: Neuroptera
Spotted on Oct 21, 2012
Submitted on Oct 22, 2012
2 Comments
Hi Luis, here in my province is important the Tobacco production, so this species was introduced to control aphids in the plants. Now one can see lacewings in parks and gardens, it seems they adapted very well.
Intersting info, Thanks for sharing.