Citrus Whitefly vs European Corn Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Whitefly | European Corn Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dialeurodes citri | Ostrinia nubilalis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aleyrodidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 26-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia (native), North America, Europe, Africa (introduced) | Europe, North America, Asia, North Africa |
| 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.
European Corn Borer
A small yellowish-brown moth that is one of the most destructive crop pests in the world. Larvae bore into corn stalks, causing billions of dollars in damage annually.
Did You Know?
Female moths use two different pheromone strains, effectively creating reproductively isolated populations.