Crown Whitefly
Aleuroplatus coronata
This record describes Aleuroplatus coronata (species). Recorded family: Aleyrodidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Original 1900 description by Quaintance here with supporting Figs. 13-15 of Plate I and Fig. 69 of Plate VII . Supplementary description given on on pg. 497 of Bemis(1904) with Fig. 9 of Plate 27 illustrating the extruded, waxy ribbons of the pupa.
Wikipedia reference for Aleuroplatus coronata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleuroplatus_coronata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Aleyrodoidea
- Family
- Aleyrodidae (Whiteflies)
- Subfamily
- Aleyrodinae
- Genus
- Aleuroplatus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Native to Mexico and southern US; now established in California.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Oak and chestnut. Most common on coast live oak ( Quercus agrifolia ) in southern CA .
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Aleuroplatus coronata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Crown Whitefly (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by Aaron Schusteff , kschnei , James Bailey
Frequently Asked Questions About Crown Whitefly
What is Crown Whitefly?
Crown Whitefly (Aleuroplatus coronata) is a species in the family Aleyrodidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Crown Whitefly found?
Range: Native to Mexico and southern US; now established in California.
What does Crown Whitefly eat?
The diet of the Crown Whitefly includes Oak and chestnut. Most common on coast live oak ( Quercus agrifolia ) in southern CA ..