nounmasculinepl: aleyrodids
aleyrodídeo
1. Any insect of the family Aleyrodidae, commonly known as whiteflies; small hemipteran insects with a white powdery appearance that feed on plant sap
The aleyrodid infestation damaged the greenhouse plants significantly.
A infestação de aleyrodídeos danificou significativamente as plantas da estufa.
2. A member of the whitefly family, characterized by tiny winged insects with a mealy white coating on their wings and body
Farmers struggle with aleyrodid control in tropical and subtropical regions.
Os agricultores lutam contra o controle de aleyrodídeos em regiões tropicais e subtropicais.
The term 'aleyrodid' is primarily used in scientific, agricultural, and horticultural contexts. In Brazil, particularly in agricultural regions like São Paulo and Minas Gerais, understanding aleyrodid control is crucial for crop management. These insects are significant agricultural pests in tropical and subtropical climates where Brazil's agricultural industry is concentrated.
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