First association of Ceraeochrysa cincta (Schneider, 1851) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) with Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green, 1908) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) and evaluation of predation
Abstract:Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green, 1908) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is a polyphagous pest introduced in Brazil in 2010. It has been successfully controlled in other countries by the employment of its natural enemies. Based in the economic importance of this pest plus the potential of chrysopids as its controlling agents, herein we report for the first time in Brazil the association of Ceraeochrysa cincta (Schneider, 1851) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) with this pseudococcid, evaluate the consumption of females of M… Show more
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