Citrus Whitefly vs Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Whitefly | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dialeurodes citri | Cyphonia clavata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aleyrodidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Asia (native), North America, Europe, Africa (introduced) | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Citrus Whitefly
A small white-winged whitefly that is a common pest of citrus trees. Adults gather on the undersides of leaves, and heavy infestations promote sooty mold growth from honeydew.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects to be successfully controlled by classical biological control, using the parasitoid wasp Encarsia lahorensis imported from Asia.
Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
A treehopper with a pronotal projection shaped like an ant sitting on its back. The ant mimic is thought to deter predators from attacking.
Did You Know?
The "ant" on its back is actually a hollow extension of its pronotum viewed from certain angles.