Aleurodidae member

[ə-ˌlur-ə-ˈdī-dē ˈmem-bər]
nounmasculinepl: Aleurodidae members
membro da família Aleurodidae
1. Any insect belonging to the family Aleurodidae, commonly known as whiteflies; small hemipterous insects with white waxy wings that feed on plant sap
The aleurodidae member was identified as a whitefly pest affecting the tomato crops.
O membro da família Aleurodidae foi identificado como uma praga de mosca-branca afetando as plantações de tomate.
2. A specific species or individual organism classified within the Aleurodidae family
Each aleurodidae member exhibits characteristic white powdery wings that distinguish them from other insects.
Cada membro da Aleurodidae apresenta asas brancas pós características que os distinguem de outros insetos.
The term 'Aleurodidae member' is primarily used in scientific, agricultural, and entomological contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. Whiteflies (moscas-brancas) are economically important pests in tropical and subtropical agriculture, particularly affecting crops like tomatoes, beans, and cassava in Brazil. The study and management of Aleurodidae members is crucial in sustainable agriculture practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
whiteflymosca-brancaAleurodidae insectAleyrodidae specimen

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
mosca-branca
Common term used in agriculture and entomology
São Paulo
mosca-branca; membro da Aleurodidae
Agricultural region heavily affected by whitefly infestations
Minas Gerais
mosca-branca da Aleurodidae
Used in coffee and vegetable farming contexts
Portugal
mosca-branca; espécie de Aleurodidae
Terminology used in Portuguese agricultural extension services

Related Words

Hemipterainsect pestplant-feeding insectscale insectaphidagricultural pest

Related Idioms & Phrases

whitefly infestation
pest management
integrated pest control
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