Editing Neuroptera (section)

==In human culture==

The use of Neuroptera in [[biological control]] of insect pests has been investigated, showing that it is difficult to establish and maintain populations in fields of crops.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Xu |first1=X. X. |title=Electrophysiological and Behavior Responses of Chrysopa phyllochroma (Neuroptera Chrysopidae) to Plant Volatiles |journal=Environmental Entomology |date=2014 |volume=44 |issue=5 |pages=1425–1433 |doi=10.1093/ee/nvv106 |pmid=26314008 |s2cid=46558266 |issn=0046-225X}}</ref>

Five species of Neuroptera are among 1681 insect species eaten by humans worldwide.<ref>{{cite book |last=Ramos-Elorduy |first=J. |year=2005 |title=Insects: a hopeful resource |editor=Maurizio G. Paoletti |work=Ecological Implications of Minilivestock |pages=263–291 |location=Enfield, New Hampshire |publisher=Science Publishers |isbn=978-1578083398}}</ref>

The New Guinea Highland people claim to be able to maintain a muscular build and great stamina despite their low protein intake as a result of [[eating insects]] including Neuroptera.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Consuming the Inedible: Neglected Dimensions of Food Choice |last=MacClancy |first=Jeremy |publisher=Berghahn |year=2007 }}</ref>