aleyrodid insect
[ə-ˈler-ə-ˌdid ˈin-ˌsekt]
nounmasculinepl: aleyrodid insects
inseto aleirodídeo
1. A small, soft-bodied insect of the family Aleyrodidae, commonly known as whiteflies, characterized by a white waxy coating on their wings and body
The aleyrodid insect pest caused significant damage to the tomato crops.
O inseto aleirodídeo causou danos significativos às plantações de tomate.
2. Any member of the whitefly family, typically found on the undersides of plant leaves, feeding on plant sap
Gardeners often struggle with controlling aleyrodid insect populations without pesticides.
Os jardineiros frequentemente têm dificuldade em controlar populações de insetos aleirodídeos sem pesticidas.
Aleyrodid insects, particularly whiteflies (mosca-branca), are significant agricultural pests in both Brazil and the United States, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. In Brazil, they are commonly encountered in vegetable and fruit cultivation, requiring integrated pest management strategies. The term is primarily used in agricultural, horticultural, and entomological professional contexts.
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