Beneficial insects
Didion longulum
Aphid predator
Adults lay eggs near aphid colonies, placing newly hatched predatory larvae where pest pressure is highest.
Ordering details are available from our team.
Ask about orderingPersonal guidance for your crop, conditions and pest pressure.
Plan your next step
- What does it target?
- Aphids
- Where might it fit?
- Species, crop and timing matter. Ask a specialist how these options could fit.
Discuss your crop and production setting with a specialist to confirm suitability.
- Which conditions matter?
- Optimal conditions: 20–25°C and 50–70% humidity. More active above 15°C.
- What should I confirm before ordering?
- Confirm the crop, pest species and growing conditions with a specialist before choosing an introduction program. Confirm the supplied format, quantity, release timing and delivery schedule.
Putting your solution to work
Practical guidance
Show application guidance
Open the container and gently empty onto infested plants. The larvae resemble mealybugs but are larger, faster-moving aphid predators.
Show introduction rates
| Introduction | Quantity | Frequency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preventive | 0.2–0.4 individuals/m² | 3 weeks | Until control |
| Curative | 0.5–1 individuals/m² | 1 week | Until control |
Show storage & handling
Use upon receipt. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
PRODUCT RESOURCE
↓Technical sheet
Application and handling information for this solution.
Planning your order
Living beneficials are produced to order. There can be a week between ordering and delivery; confirm the schedule with the team before planning releases.
Transit is generally 24–48 hours after dispatch, depending on location. Production lead time and transit time are separate. Collection must be arranged in advance; there is no walk-in store with standing inventory.
Discuss the suitable formulation, quantity and timing when requesting a quote. Use the handling instructions for the product you receive.
FAQShow sources and review dates
- Catalogue revision
- 2026–2027 · English v8 · PDF pages 7
- Website content reviewed
- Product resource
- Didion longulum-202509-EN.pdf ↓
- Technical sheet revision
- See the revision printed in the original PDF. A date in the filename is not necessarily the document revision.
The website review date is separate from the document revision. Product-specific instructions and unresolved questions should be confirmed with Anatis.
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