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Whiteflies
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Field Notes
Description:
"Adult whiteflies resemble tiny moths and are covered with a white waxy powder. They’re rarely more than 1-3 millimeters long and are typically found on the undersides of leaves. Immature forms have a scalelike appearance and are sometimes mistaken as scale insects."
from: http://www.learn2grow.com
Habitat:
Under the leaves of a pitanga tree(Eugenia uniflora).
Notes:
Thanks to Marcos Rafael Gusmão and Alexandre Berndt who help to identify the insect.
Reference Links:
Garden Article: All About Whiteflies
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 24, 2011
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