aleyrodidae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A family of small insects: Aleyrodidae is the scientific family name for a group of insects commonly known as whiteflies. They are tiny, sap-sucking pests often found on the undersides of plant leaves.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The greenhouse infestation was caused by members of the Aleyrodidae.
- Effective pest control must account for the rapid reproduction of Aleyrodidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used formally in scientific literature to classify and discuss this specific insect family within the order Hemiptera.
- The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the Aleyrodidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Whitefly (n): The common name for any insect belonging to the family Aleyrodidae.
- The tomato plants were covered in whitefly.
Synonyms
- Whiteflies: The common English name for insects of the family Aleyrodidae.
Noun
- whiteflies