Aphid lionfish (Chrysoperla)
$20.00 USD
Unit price perEstimated delivery between 29 January and 05 February.
Beneficial organism against aphid infestation. In a pack of 500 pieces.
Orders placed by Sunday evening will be shipped the following Tuesday.
Aphid lion is the nickname for the larva of the golden-eyed dragonfly, Chrysoperla . The larva lives up to its name as it is a really effective predator, with aphids as its main food. It is naturally occurring in Sweden and is very good at catching aphids. During its life cycle it can eat up to 600 of them. The aphid lion is used to advantage in cases of heavy infestations in a limited area, so-called "hot spots".
It pinches the aphid between its cheekbones and sucks the aphid out. The nearest aphids are warned, and then fall off the plant. As this can make control more difficult, it is recommended to put a fine net around the plant, which keeps both aphids and aphid lions in place. The larva grows from 2-3 mm to about 1 cm during the 2 weeks that it eats aphids.
Works best in low cultures.
Delivered in packages of 500 in a small carton.
User manual
When receiving the delivery, the white protection on the cardboard box should be torn off. Gently tap the back so that the larvae fall out onto the plant. There is one larva in each compartment. If you are going to put them on different plants, only pull off part of the protection so that they do not all fall out onto the same plant.
Should be put out immediately after receipt but can be stored for a few days at 8-10 degrees.
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Aphid lionfish (Chrysoperla)
$20.00 USD
Unit price perExpected delivery date: 29 January to 05 February.
Applies to orders within Sweden. For other countries - see our delivery terms .
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Beneficial organism against aphid infestation. In a pack of 500 pieces.
Orders placed by Sunday evening will be shipped the following Tuesday.
Aphid lion is the nickname for the larva of the golden-eyed dragonfly, Chrysoperla . The larva lives up to its name as it is a really effective predator, with aphids as its main food. It is naturally occurring in Sweden and is very good at catching aphids. During its life cycle it can eat up to 600 of them. The aphid lion is used to advantage in cases of heavy infestations in a limited area, so-called "hot spots".
It pinches the aphid between its cheekbones and sucks the aphid out. The nearest aphids are warned, and then fall off the plant. As this can make control more difficult, it is recommended to put a fine net around the plant, which keeps both aphids and aphid lions in place. The larva grows from 2-3 mm to about 1 cm during the 2 weeks that it eats aphids.
Works best in low cultures.
Delivered in packages of 500 in a small carton.
User manual
When receiving the delivery, the white protection on the cardboard box should be torn off. Gently tap the back so that the larvae fall out onto the plant. There is one larva in each compartment. If you are going to put them on different plants, only pull off part of the protection so that they do not all fall out onto the same plant.
Should be put out immediately after receipt but can be stored for a few days at 8-10 degrees.
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