Aphidoletes aphidimyza
conditions for use of Aphidoletes aphidimyza The gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is most effective between 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F), effectivity decreases [...] or black, and eventually decay. The quantity of aphids consumed by a gall midge larva depends on temperature, relative humidity, age and size of the aphids [...] condition of the predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can recognize the different life stages of the gall