Cabbage Whitefly vs Sloe Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Whitefly | Sloe Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleyrodes proletella | Dolycoris baccarum |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aleyrodidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Sloe Bug
A medium-sized, purplish-brown shield bug with distinctive black and white banded antennae and a hairy body. It is common across Europe and feeds on a wide range of plants including sloe, hawthorn, and raspberry. The body has a dense covering of fine hairs.
Did You Know?
It is one of the hairiest shield bugs in Europe, covered in a dense fur of fine hairs that gives it a distinctly fuzzy appearance under magnification.