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Green Lacewing
Chrysoperla rufilabris
42.9634, -85.6681
Field Notes
Description:
Lacewing larvae a.k.a. aphid lions, are voracious predators. They feed on a variety of insect pests. They attack the eggs & immature stages of aphids, thrips, spider mites, whiteflies, mealbugs, leafhoppers, moth eggs & caterpillars. Each larvae can consume 200 or more pests a week for a 2 - 3 week period.
Habitat:
Adults need an environment provided with nectar, pollen & honeydew to stimulate their reproductive process.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2011
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