Whitefly vs European Melittid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Whitefly | European Melittid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bemisia tabaci | Melitta leporina |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Aleyrodidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 11-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan in warm regions | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
European Melittid
A medium-sized oligolectic bee that specializes on legume flowers, particularly alfalfa and clovers. It nests in the ground in sparsely vegetated areas.
Did You Know?
It is so efficient at collecting clover pollen that a single bee can visit over 1,000 florets in a single foraging trip.