Whitefly
Aleurodicus dispersus
The adult is a minute, powdery white insect found on the undersides of leaves in tropical and subtropical habitats, greenhouses, and planted landscapes. It feeds on phloem sap with piercing-sucking mouthparts and takes short flights when disturbed. Adults gather around host plants but each individual relies on quick fluttering and wax-dusted wings to escape threats. A notable fact is that feeding and honeydew production can damage plants indirectly by promoting black sooty mold.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Whitefly