Ceraeochrysa valida
(Banks, 1895)
Ceraeochrysa valida is a green lacewing in the Chrysopidae. Like other Ceraeochrysa species, its larvae are predatory and construct packets of debris for camouflage. The species has been documented as a of Diaphorina citri nymphs, the Asian citrus psyllid, a significant agricultural pest. are likely green lacewings with delicate, net-veined wings typical of the family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceraeochrysa valida: /sɛˌriːoʊˈkɹaɪsə ˈvælɪdə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Roraima), Caribbean, Middle America, North America, and South America.
Diet
Larval stages prey on nymphs of Diaphorina citri, the Asian citrus psyllid.
Ecological Role
of agricultural pest insects, with documented on Diaphorina citri nymphs suggesting potential as a agent in citrus agroecosystems.
Human Relevance
Potential agent for Diaphorina citri, a of (huanglongbing).
Similar Taxa
- Ceraeochrysa claveriCongeneric with similar larval trash-carrying and predatory habits; distinguished by genitalic characters and geographic distribution.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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