Dialeurodes citri

Pronunciation
/dye-al-yoo-roh-deez sit-ree/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Dialeurodes citri
Plural
Dialeurodes citri

Definition

A whitefly species that is a major agricultural pest, particularly of citrus crops.

Etymology

From Greek 'dia-', meaning 'through', and 'leura', meaning 'sheath'. Citri refers to the citrus host plant.

Example

Dialeurodes citri infestations can cause significant damage to citrus fruit by sucking sap and transmitting viruses.

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