Whitefly vs Farmyard Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Whitefly | Farmyard Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bemisia tabaci | Culicoides nubeculosus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Aleyrodidae | Ceratopogonidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan in warm regions | Europe |
| 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.
Farmyard Midge
A tiny biting midge that breeds in mud contaminated by dung or sewage. Adults suck blood from horses and cattle. Can transmit bluetongue virus and African horse sickness.
Did You Know?
Despite being only 2mm long, it is the primary vector of bluetongue virus, a devastating livestock disease.