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their surroundings in search of prey, moving through substrate, along drainage systems and on plant leaves. Adults and larvae are active and aggressive predators [...] predators of sciarid fly (Sciara) and shore fly (Scatella) eggs, larvae and pupae. Adults also prey on the 2nd larval stage and pupae of the western flower [...] consume their prey in its entirety. Because of their flight capability, adults can travel throughout a greenhouse, ensuring good distribution and fast population