Conspecific neighbors and kinship influence egg cannibalism in the green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens)

Abstract Background Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) is an illustrious predator that performs cannibalism upon facing small and defenseless conspecifics. Eating preference of C. larvae was investigated between conspecific host ( Sitotroga cerealella ) eggs. Early instars express significant toward eggs over Experiments were carried out to examine the role neighbors in execution cannibalistic decision. These behaviors also through locomotion bioassays using video tracking software ANY-maze®. Results Larvae commit low egg when alone but higher presence neighborhood. The relatedness offered a choice from related unrelated parents. did discrimination their own parents those other Conclusion Behavioral showed attraction This study emphasizes significance informational descriptive cues modulate expression .