Aleurocanthus woglumi
- Pronunciation
- /al-yoo-roh-KAN-thus woe-GLOOM-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Aleurocanthus woglumi
- Plural
- Aleurocanthus woglumi
Definition
A species of whitefly belonging to the family Aleyrodidae, known as the citrus blackfly.
Etymology
Named after Frederick Woglum, an American entomologist.
Example
Aleurocanthus woglumi is a major pest of citrus crops worldwide.
Related Terms
- Whitefly
- Citrus
- Pest
Usage Notes
Aleurocanthus woglumi is known for its high reproductive rate and ability to cause significant damage to citrus crops.