Neuroptera in agricultural ecosystems
1999
Stelzl, M. | Devetak, D.
Due to their well known environmental needs, Neuroptera serve as valuable indicator species for assessing the ecology of natural and semi-natural habitats. In agricultural ecosystems some species of the families Chrysopidae, Hemerobiidae, and Coniopterygidae are known as beneficial predators of plant-sucking insect pests. Mass rearing and mass release of Chrysopids therefore, have become standard methods of biological pest control. The present paper summarizes information on biology and ecology of these three most important Neuropteran families, followed by a description of Neuropteran communities found in different natural and semi-natural ecosystems, with special reference to agroecosystems. Two separate sections deal with red lists of endangered species and integrated control programs. Literature lists are provided for those who want to study Neuroptera in more detail.
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