Cabbage Whitefly vs Eye Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Whitefly | Eye Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleyrodes proletella | Liohippelates pusio |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Aleyrodidae | Chloropidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | Southern United States, Central America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cabbage Whitefly
A small white-winged insect that infests brassica crops, weakening plants with sap feeding and honeydew production. Populations have increased dramatically in European cabbage and kale crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike most whiteflies, it thrives outdoors in cool temperate climates rather than in tropical greenhouses.
Eye Gnat
A tiny, shiny black fly attracted to eye and wound secretions of humans and animals. It is a suspected mechanical vector of bacterial conjunctivitis and yaws in tropical regions. Its persistent swarming around the face makes it an extremely annoying pest in agricultural areas.
Did You Know?
These flies are so strongly attracted to eye secretions that they will persistently return to a person's face even after being brushed away dozens of times.