Macrolophus caliginosus
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Introduction
Identification
Biology
As a biological control
The mirid bug, Macrolophus caliginosus, is a predator of whiteflies. Both adults and larvae feed on all stages of whiteflies and are sometimes used in crops such as tomato, eggplant, peppers, and ornamentals. This species is reported to be effective at lower temperatures than some other biological controls of whiteflies.
Commercial Suppliers
This insect is now illegal to distribute in the USA.
