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Dialeurodes

Dialeurodes

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A small whitefly that feeds on plant sap and damages crops like citrus
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Scientists are studying the life cycle of Dialeurodes to improve pest management strategies.

Examples

  • A severe infestation of Dialeurodes can drastically reduce fruit yields.

  • Dialeurodes includes several species of whiteflies harmful to citrus crops.

  • The Dialeurodes species can cause significant damage to crops.

  • Farmers should monitor their fields for Dialeurodes infestations.

  • Dialeurodes includes several species of whiteflies harmful to citrus crops.

  • Farmers should monitor their fields for Dialeurodes infestations.

  • A severe infestation of Dialeurodes can drastically reduce fruit yields.

Surface Forms

Dialeurodes singular
Dialeurodes plural

Etymology

Dialeurodes comes from Greek parts dia- meaning 'through' and aleuro- meaning 'flour' or 'powder', which paints a picture of tiny whiteflies dusted like flour. That's why Dialeurodes is the name for a group of small, powdery whiteflies, some of which are pests of citrus crops.