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Whiteflies

Aleyrodidae

Photo by KarenP
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Field Notes

Description:

Whiteflies had completely taken over this hibiscus plant

Reference Links:

Whitefly, Quick Tips Series: Giant Whitefly--UC IPM

Species ID Suggestions

giant whitefly

Aleurodicus dugesii (possibly)
Peter S.Gillespie
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Comments (2)
KarenP
Yes! I There were a few red hibiscus blooms showing, otherwise this plant was totally sliver/ white. The strands from the whiteflies made it look like Santa's Beard.
CindyBinghamKeiser
That's the worst case I've ever seen! We have a couple clumps on avocado trees where it looks like someone left a white hair wig on it but not an entire plant!

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PublishedSeptember 1, 2011

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