Macrolophus pygmaeus

Macrolophus is a predatory plant bug, 3-4 mm in size. It has an elongated oval body of green colour, covered with small bristles.

It is a polyphage and is used against a wide range of pests: whiteflies, aphids, spider mites, scoops, thrips and many others. Highly mobile due to the presence of developed wings. If there is a lack of live prey, it can eat plant juice. The optimal operating temperature ranges from 22-25°C, but the population is able to withstand a temperature increase of up to 40 °C and a decrease of up to 15°C. On average, a female lays up to 5 eggs daily.