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White Picture Pest Index
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Different
Types of Whitefly?
There are many different types of whiteflies. Identifying the type of
whitefly you have is essential for choosing effective management
methods. Identification can be assisted by noting the type of plant it
inhabits. The following chart shows the various whitefly varieties found
in Southern California and host plants where they can be found.
Common
Name
Scientific Name |
Photo
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Host
Plants |
Giant
whitefly
Aleurodicus dugesii
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poinsettia
hibiscus
too many
more to name, look for the long fuzzy stuff on the bottom
of the leaves and you have found it.
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Silverleaf
whitefly
Bemisia argentifolii |
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poinsettia
hibiscus
petunia
chrysanthemum
many vegetables
many others |
Greenhouse
whitefly
Trialeurodes vaporariorum |
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poinsettia
rose
gerbera
marigolds
bouvardia
verbena
astramaria
ageratum
many vegetables
many others |
| Citrus
whitefly |
(no photo
available)
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citrus
gardenia
ficus |
| Iris
whitefly |
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iris
gladiola
cinevaria
many vegetables |
Mulberry
whitefly
Tetraleurodes mori
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(no photo
available)
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mulberry
bush |
Nesting
whitefly
Paraleyrodes minei |
(no photo
available)
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Redbanded
whitefly
Tetraleurodes perseae |
(no photo
available)
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If you need
assistance in identifying whitefly species, ask your UC Cooperative
Extension Advisor or County Agricultural Commissioner.
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