Brassica Whitefly
Aleyrodes proletella
This record describes Aleyrodes proletella (species). Recorded family: Aleyrodidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults are 1.5 mm in length. They have white wings with four inconspicuous grey spots. The wings are white due to a powdery wax. Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain. No additional images available for this species.
Wikipedia reference for Aleyrodes proletella: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleyrodes_proletella.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Aleyrodidae
- Genus
- Aleyrodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On brassicas.
Seasonal Activity
Summer and autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Aleyrodes proletella. 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 Brassica Whitefly (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Brassica Whitefly
What is Brassica Whitefly?
Brassica Whitefly (Aleyrodes proletella) is a species in the family Aleyrodidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Brassica Whitefly found?
Habitat: On brassicas.
When is Brassica Whitefly active?
Brassica Whitefly: seasonal activity - Summer and autumn..