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Eupeodes-System

Eupeodes corollae hoverfly larvae are voracious predators of all important aphid species.  (Available for use in Europe).  

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Eupeodes-System – giving European aphid control programmes a valuable boost

Hoverfly larva with huge appetite for aphids

  • True generalist - Eupeodes corollae larvae have huge appetite for all significant aphid species
  • Excellent search ability – adult hoverflies are strong flyers over long distances
  • Long living adults – can feed on pollen and nectar
  • Active in wide temperature range – 10°C - 30°C (optimum 15°C - 25°C)
  • Highly reproductive – each female adult can lay up to 800 eggs in pest colonies
  • Can contribute to pollination – adult Eupeodes visit flowers for food.
  • Covers entire aphid season - in combination with Sphaerophoria-System

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