whitefly
noun
white·fly
ˈ(h)wīt-ˌflī 
: any of numerous small homopterous insects (family Aleyrodidae) that are injurious plant pests
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The adult stage of whiteflies look like moths and are 1/16-inch long.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
Occasionally, some insects, such as scale, spider mites, aphids, or whiteflies may take up residence on the leaves.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
Related to aphids, scales, and mealybugs, whiteflies can cause significant harm in greenhouses.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
These annuals bloom in mid-spring through late summer and deter aphids, whiteflies and tomato hornworms.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
Occasionally, some insects, such as scale, spider mites, aphids, or whiteflies may take up residence on the leaves.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
Related to aphids, scales, and mealybugs, whiteflies can cause significant harm in greenhouses.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
These annuals bloom in mid-spring through late summer and deter aphids, whiteflies and tomato hornworms.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Whitefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitefly. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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