One of the most common predatory species in coffee agrosystems is Chrysoperla externa (Hagen, 1861) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). Its maintenance, however, depends on the application of non-toxic pesticides. Thus, bioassays were carried out in laboratory conditions to evaluate the selectivity of the acaricides spirodiclofen (Envidor – 0.12 g a.i.L-1), fenpropathrin (Meothrin 300 – 0.15 and 0.30 g a.i.L...