Neolucopis tapiae Blanchard
Systematic position: Insecta, Holometabola, Diptera, Brachycera, Chamaemyiidae.
Distribution: Of South Asian origin, this insect was introduced into and became established in Hawaii and in Israel.
Morphology: The adult insect has a grey body, brown-black legs and prominent red eyes.
Life history: A specific predator of Pineus pini.
Economic importance: A major specific predator of Pineus pini capable of controlling that pest.
References
Brand, D. and Mendel, Z. 2010. A predatory fly to control pests of pine trees. Environment and Ecology 11: 17.
Ebejer, M.J. and Barták, M. 2019. An annotated list of the Chamaemyiidae (Diptera, Acalyptrata) of Turkey with new records and additional data. Zookeys 838: 35-48.
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