Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a versatile predator that targets a range of aphid species, with predation occurring during its larval stage. While adults feed only on nectar and pollen, the larvae actively consume aphids, even at low pest densities, with strong search behavior. Females lay eggs near aphid colonies, ensuring larvae have immediate access to prey.

Key Features:

• Adult females actively seek out aphid colonies
• Each female can lay over 100 eggs per hotspot
• Larvae begin feeding on aphids immediately upon hatching
• Each larva consumes 80-100 aphids and may kill more than it consumes in dense aphid clusters