Citrus Whitefly vs Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Whitefly | Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dialeurodes citri | Cameraria ohridella |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aleyrodidae | Gracillariidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 7-8 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia (native), North America, Europe, Africa (introduced) | Originally Balkans, now across Europe |
| 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.
Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner
A tiny moth that has devastated horse chestnut trees across Europe since its discovery in 1985. Larvae mine inside leaves causing brown blotches. Spread with extraordinary speed across the continent.
Did You Know?
Spread across the entire European continent in just 20 years, one of the fastest insect invasions ever recorded.