Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens 1836) (Family Chrysopidae)


Larva

Length: 10mm;
Wingspan: 15-30mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
(7-15 Days) (Earliest: 15.7)
(12-28 Days)
(5-24 Days) All Year
(Earliest: 16.2)

Attractant Chemicals
Sesquiterpenoids Caryophyllene
Phenolics Phenylethanol
Aldehydes Indole Acetaldehyde
Amino Acids Tryptophan

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)

Macrosiphum rosae

Cassida stigmatica Larva
Possible Food:
(Larva)

Other Aphididae

Coccidae
Food:
(Adult)

Daucus carota Nectar

Heracleum sphondylium Nectar

Cirsium vulgare Nectar

Tanacetum vulgare Nectar

Nature Spot: Chrysoperla carnea
Insektenbox: Gemeine Florfliege


Pictures © 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009 J.K. Lindsey

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