Mulberry Whitefly
Tetraleurodes mori
This record describes Tetraleurodes mori (species). Recorded family: Aleyrodidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Probably introduced from tropical, subtropical regions.
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
- Tetraleurodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US to Calif. to S. America / Caribbean - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts include mahonia, hackberry, mountain laurel, sweetgum, maple, dogwood, sycamore, citrus, and mulberry.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tetraleurodes mori (Quaintance, 1899)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tetraleurodes mori. 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 Mulberry Whitefly (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , Ron M.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mulberry Whitefly
What is Mulberry Whitefly?
Mulberry Whitefly (Tetraleurodes mori) is a species in the family Aleyrodidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Mulberry Whitefly found?
Range: e. US to Calif. to S. America / Caribbean - Map
What does Mulberry Whitefly eat?
The diet of the Mulberry Whitefly includes Hosts include mahonia, hackberry, mountain laurel, sweetgum, maple, dogwood, sycamore, citrus, and mulberry..