citrus blackfly

insect

Also known as: Aleurocanthus woglumi

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The citrus blackfly (Aleurocanthus woglumi) is an insect that is destructive to citrus, coffee, and other plants. It belongs to the family Aleyrodidae, which also includes whiteflies. These pests are abundant in warm climates.12

The citrus blackfly excretes honeydew, a sweet by-product of its digestion. A sooty fungus grows on this honeydew, which reduces the host plant's ability to photosynthesize and can ruin the fruit. The citrus blackfly is well-established in regions like Mexico and the West Indies.2

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The citrus blackfly (Aleurocanthus woglumi) is well established in Mexico and the West Indies. A sooty fungus that grows on the honeydew excreted by the citrus blackfly reduces the host plant’s ability to photosynthesize.
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The citrus blackfly (Aleurocanthus woglumi) is well established in Mexico and the West Indies. A sooty fungus that grows on the honeydew excreted by the citrus blackfly reduces the host plant’s ability to photosynthesize.
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