2016•Florida EntomologistOpen access

Host Plants and Natural Enemies of Rugose Spiraling Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Florida

Antonio W. Francis, Ian Stocks, Trevor Randall Smith, Anthony J. Boughton, Catharine M. Mannion, Lance S. Osborne

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The rugose spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), is a polyphagous pest that has caused significant damage in the Florida landscape. Various plants have been identified as primary hosts in affected areas. Rugose spiraling whitefly was confirmed in 22 counties, and surveys for biological control agents have found several important natural enemies and other species that collectively provide appreciable control of this whitefly pest.

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Key concepts: Whitefly, Hemiptera, Biology, PEST analysis, Biological pest control, Natural enemies, Botany, Ecology