Citrus Whitefly vs Dock Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Whitefly | Dock Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dialeurodes citri | Ametastegia glabrata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Aleyrodidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia (native), North America, Europe, Africa (introduced) | Europe, introduced to North 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.
Dock Sawfly
A small, shiny dark green to black sawfly with pale legs. Larvae are pale green caterpillar-like grubs that feed on dock and sorrel leaves.
Did You Know?
In North America, dock sawfly larvae sometimes bore into apples to pupate, making them a nuisance pest in orchards despite not actually feeding on the fruit.