Chrysoperla nipponensis (predator)

Chrysoperla • Chrysopidae • Neuroptera • predatory insects • beneficials/natural enemies

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Chrysoperla nipponensis (Okamoto, 1914) - (Chinese green lacewing)

This species of lacewings is a common and general predator, found in Asia. It is regarded as an important natural enemy of small pest insects. Typically, the prey includes aphids, whiteflies, thrips and planthoppers.

Synonyms:
Chrysoperla sinica
Chrysopa sinica