Pink Wax Scale Whitefly vs Apple Sucker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Wax Scale Whitefly | Apple Sucker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleurocanthus woglumi | Cacopsylla mali |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aleyrodidae | Psyllidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Asia (native), Americas, Africa (invasive) | Europe, Central Asia, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pink Wax Scale Whitefly
Known as the citrus blackfly, this whitefly has dark sooty-colored pupae that distinguish it from other whitefly species. Heavy infestations coat leaves in thick black sooty mold.
Did You Know?
It was successfully controlled in many countries using the parasitoid wasp Amitus hesperidum, one of the classic triumphs of biological pest control.
Apple Sucker
A small psyllid pest of apple trees with greenish-brown coloring that changes seasonally. Nymphs produce copious honeydew and waxy secretions on developing buds and flowers.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can cause complete failure of fruit set, as nymphs feeding inside flower clusters kill the developing blossoms before they can be pollinated.