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Small‐scale production of the common green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuropt., Chrysopidae): minimizing costs and maximizing output
Author(s) -
McEwen P. K.,
Kidd N. A. C.,
Bailey E.,
Eccleston L.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of applied entomology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.795
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1439-0418
pISSN - 0931-2048
DOI - 10.1046/j.1439-0418.1999.00371.x
Subject(s) - chrysoperla carnea , chrysopidae , biology , neuroptera , production (economics) , production cost , scale (ratio) , toxicology , ecology , predation , engineering , microeconomics , economics , mechanical engineering , physics , quantum mechanics
This paper outlines a system for the production of common green lacewings in the laboratory, using easily available and inexpensive equipment and producing a healthy surplus of insects for experimental purposes. An economic breakdown of costs is given.