Whitefly vs Coffee Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Whitefly | Coffee Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bemisia tabaci | Xylotrechus quadripes |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aleyrodidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan in warm regions | India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Whitefly
A tiny sap-sucking insect that transmits over 100 plant viruses worldwide. It is one of the most destructive agricultural pests in tropical and subtropical regions.
Did You Know?
It is actually a complex of over 40 cryptic species that are morphologically nearly identical.
Coffee Longhorn
A significant pest of arabica coffee in South and Southeast Asia, with zigzag yellow markings on dark brown elytra. Larvae bore into the main stems of coffee bushes, causing branch die-back. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
Infestations can kill entire coffee bushes within a single season, causing up to 30% crop loss in some regions.