Greenhouse whitefly
Scientific name: Trialeurodes
Greenhouse whitefly
Scientific name: Trialeurodes
Description
Trialeurodes are more closely related to aphids and cicadas than true flies. They extract nutrients from plant sap, weakening the host plant and potentially transmitting viral diseases. Trialeurodes demonstrates a remarkable ability to develop resistance to chemical pesticides, which challenges gardeners and researchers to explore alternative biological control methods, including the use of natural predators.