Lacewings (Chrysoperla spp.)

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Eric Stafne, Mississippi State University

Green lacewing eggs. Green lacewing larva. Green lacewing adult.

Green lacewing (Chrysoperla spp.) eggs, larva and adult. Egg photo by Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org.

Green lacewing adults are 1/2 inch long and have net-veined wings and golden eyes. They …

Using Degree Days to Manage Insects

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Eric Stafne, Mississippi State University

Degree days are easy to record with a min-max thermometer.

Insect development is linked directly to external temperatures. Essentially, the warmer the temperature, the more rapidly insects develop. In contrast, cooler temperatures suppress …