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• Ceraeochrysa smithi

  Smith's Green Lacewing

  Ceraeochrysa smithi is a species of green lacewing in the family Chrysopidae. It is found across the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. As a member of the genus Ceraeochrysa, it belongs to a group known for larvae that construct dorsal packets of debris for camouflage. The species was first described by Navás in 1914.

  NeuropteraChrysopidaegreen-lacewingpredatory-insectCamouflagetrash-bugCeraeochrysa-smithiSmith's-Green-LacewingCaribbeanCentral-AmericaNorth-AmericaSouth-AmericaNavás-1914

• Ceraeochrysa valida

  Ceraeochrysa valida is a green lacewing species in the family Chrysopidae. Like other Ceraeochrysa species, its larvae are predatory and construct dorsal packets of debris for camouflage. The species has been documented as a predator of Diaphorina citri nymphs, the Asian citrus psyllid, a significant agricultural pest. Adults are likely green lacewings with delicate, net-veined wings typical of the family.

  NeuropteraChrysopidaepredatorbiological-controlcitrus-pestDiaphorina-citrigreen-lacewingtrash-bug