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Green lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) associated with Melon Crop in Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte State, Brazil

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: A survey of the green lacewings associated with the melon agroecosystem was carried out with the aim of including lacewings into the integrated management program of melon pests. Three species of this predator were found: Ceraeochrysa cubana (Hagen), Chrysoperla externa (Hagen) and Chrysoperla genanigra Freitas. A key to these species is presented.

Source: Neotropical Entomology

DOI: 10.1590/s1519-566x2010000300024

Authors: Carlos E S Bezerra, Patrícia K A Tavares, Luciano P M Macedo, Sérgio de Freitas, Elton L Araujo

Institutions: Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

Language: English

Topic: Insect-Plant Interactions and Control

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,090