Citrus whitefly

Pronunciation
/si-TROO-s white-FLY/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Citrus whitefly
Plural
Citrus whiteflies

Definition

A small, white pest of citrus crops in Florida and Texas, belonging to the genus *Dialeurodes citri*.

Etymology

The name refers to the host plant, citrus, and the fact that they are whiteflies.

Example

Citrus whiteflies were considered the most serious pests of citrus in Florida during the 1920s.

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