Chrysopa oculata

Chrysopa oculata is a species of green lacewing in the family Chrysopidae. It is found in North America and Central America.[1][2][3] This species was imported to New Zealand in 1926, as a way to control aphid populations, however did not establish in the country.[4]

Golden-eyed lacewing, Chrysopa oculata

Chrysopa oculata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Neuroptera
Family: Chrysopidae
Genus: Chrysopa
Species:
C. oculata
Binomial name
Chrysopa oculata
Say, 1839
Synonyms[1]
  • Chrysopa albicornis Fitch, 1855
  • Chrysopa conspersa (Navás, 1929)
  • Chrysopa mexicana Banks, 1901

References

  1. "Chrysopa oculata Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  2. "Chrysopa oculata". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  3. Wise, K.A.J. (1995). "Records concerning biological control of insect pests by Neuropteroidea (Insecta) in New Zealand". Records of the Auckland Institute and Museum. 32: 101–117. ISSN 0067-0464.

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