Aleuroparadoxus
Quaintance & Baker, 1914
whiteflies
Species Guides
1Aleuroparadoxus is a of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) established by Quaintance & Baker in 1914. The genus contains at least one documented , A. arctostaphyli Russell, 1947, which was first recorded in Mexico in 2017. Species in this genus are associated with plants in the genus Arctostaphylos (Ericaceae).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aleuroparadoxus: /æl.jʊɹ.oʊ.pæɹ.əˈdɑːk.səs/
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Identification
As a within Aleyrodidae, members possess the characteristic features of whiteflies: small, -like appearance with powdery white wax covering the wings and body. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing Aleuroparadoxus from other whitefly genera are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Mexico (first record documented in 2017 for A. arctostaphyli); broader distribution of the not explicitly stated in available literature.
Host Associations
- Arctostaphylos pungens - plantEricaceae; documented for A. arctostaphyli in Mexico
- Arctostaphylos sp. - plantEricaceae; -level association documented
Similar Taxa
- Other Aleyrodidae generaAleuroparadoxus shares the general whitefly with other in the ; specific distinguishing characters require specialized taxonomic examination
More Details
Taxonomic note
The A. arctostaphyli was described by Russell in 1947. The 2017 publication represents the first documentation of this in Mexico, expanding the known geographic range.
Parasitoid association
A was documented in association with A. arctostaphyli in Mexico, though the identity of the parasitoid was not specified in the available source abstract.