Sympherobius californicus

Banks, 1911

California brown lacewing

Sympherobius californicus is a of brown lacewing in the Hemerobiidae, first described by Banks in 1911. It is native to Central America, North America, and Oceania, with distribution records from Hawaii. The species was introduced to New Zealand in 1936 as a agent targeting aphids and affecting crops, but failed to establish.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sympherobius californicus: /sɪmfɛˈroʊbiəs ˌkælɪˈfɔrnɪkəs/

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Distribution

Central America, North America, and Oceania (including Hawaii). Specifically introduced to New Zealand.

Diet

Preys on aphids and .

Ecological Role

of agricultural pest insects (aphids and ). Attempted use as agent in New Zealand.

Human Relevance

Introduced to New Zealand in 1936 for of aphids and affecting crops; was not able to be established.

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Biological Control Introduction

First noted in New Zealand in 1936 as an intentional introduction for pest management, but the failed to establish a self-sustaining .