Hayashi, M., Owashi, Y., & Yoshida, T. 2025 Field evidence of Plesiochrysa ramburi (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) establishment and predation on invasive mealybugs in the Sakishima Islands, Japan. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 28: 102488

Keywords:

  • biological control
  • distribution
  • illustration
  • natural enemies

    • Notes: This paper presents evidence of establishment of P. ramburi in the Sakishima Islands, Japan. Field observations revealed interactions between P. ramburi larvae and several mealybug species. The authors discuss the potential expansion of the distribution of P. ramburi and the insect’s prospects for use as a natural enemy in biological control in Japan. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2025.102488