Ceraeochrysa cincta

(Schneider, 1851)

Ceraeochrysa cincta is a in the , distributed across the Americas from North America through the Caribbean to South America. Laboratory studies demonstrate its potential as a agent, with showing -specific predatory preferences on . in southeast Brazilian agroecosystems exhibit high genetic diversity with broad across different systems. The species produces non-pedunculated infertile eggs in later under laboratory conditions, a trait relevant to mass rearing programs.

Ceraeochrysa cincta (6288924171) by Schneider, Wilhelm Gottlieb. Used under a Public domain license.Symbolae ad monographiam generis chrysopae, Leach (6288924171) by Schneider, Wilhelm Gottlieb. Used under a Public domain license.

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How to pronounce Ceraeochrysa cincta: /kɛˈri.oʊˌkraɪsə ˈsɪŋktə/

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Habitat

Agroecosystems including corn fields, coffee plantations, and vegetable farms; broader natural distribution spans multiple across the Americas

Distribution

North America, Caribbean, Middle America, and South America; recorded in Brazilian states including Amazonas, Amapá, Bahia, Ceará, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Pará, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo

Diet

of Corcyra cephalonica (: ) as alternative in laboratory settings; parasitized eggs of this by Trichogramma galloi also consumed

Life Cycle

Three larval described with distinct predatory preferences; studied across three successive under laboratory conditions (25±1°C, 70±10% RH, 12L:12D )

Behavior

First- and third- prefer unparasitized , while second-instar larvae prefer parasitized eggs; production of non-pedunculated infertile eggs occurs earlier with successive

Ecological Role

agent in agricultural systems; potential intraguild affecting compatibility with Trichogramma galloi in strategies

Human Relevance

Candidate for mass rearing and field release in programs; genetic diversity and patterns inform sourcing strategies for applications

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