Dog-Day Cicada vs Citrus Whitefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dog-Day Cicada | Citrus Whitefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen canicularis | Dialeurodes citri |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Aleyrodidae |
| Size | 27-33 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern and central North America from Canada to the Gulf states | Asia (native), North America, Europe, Africa (introduced) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dog-Day Cicada
A large green and black annual cicada that sings during the hottest days of summer. Its buzzing call is the quintessential sound of late summer in North America.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from its emergence during the 'dog days' of summer, the hottest period from July to August.
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.