mosca-branca
1. A small, white-winged insect of the family Aleyrodidae that feeds on plant sap and is often considered a garden pest
The whitefly infestation damaged the vegetable garden this summer.
A infestação de mosca-branca danificou a horta este verão.
2. Any species of tiny homopteran insects characterized by white waxy coating on wings, commonly found on the undersides of leaves
Gardeners often use insecticidal soap to control whitefly populations.
Os horticultores frequentemente usam sabão inseticida para controlar populações de mosca-branca.
Whiteflies are a significant agricultural concern in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in tropical and subtropical climates. In Brazil, the mosca-branca is a well-known pest in citrus, cotton, and vegetable cultivation, especially in the Northeast and Southeast regions. The term is primarily used in agricultural and gardening contexts rather than casual conversation.
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