Syrphid flies are also known as hover or flower flies. Some adult flies can mimic bees. The larval stage is an important early and late-season aphid predator. A single larva can feed on dozens of ...

In the context of cocoa farming, research on the cocoa pod borer, Conopomorpha cramerella, revealed that specific pheromone formulations could effectively attract male pests in field conditions.

The 'M' can look thick, thin or even broken in appearance. The immature larvae are alligator-like and appear similar to other lady beetle larvae. Larvae are blue to black with two orange stripes, and ...