Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug vs Citrus Whitefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug | Citrus Whitefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Reduvius tabulensis | Dialeurodes citri |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Aleyrodidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 cm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Africa | Asia (native), North America, Europe, Africa (introduced) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug
A rare assassin bug found only on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It preys on small invertebrates among the fynbos vegetation.
Did You Know?
Table Mountain's summit is home to numerous species found nowhere else due to its long isolation.
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.