Sugarcane whitefly nymphs. Image ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources |
- Can cause significant yield loss.
- Severe infestations may result in yield reduction of up to 65%.
Description and symptoms
- Nymphs are oval shaped white to grey in colour and feed in groups on the leaves.
- Adults are winged, dull white and 1-3 mm in body length.
- Feeding causes leaves to appear pale.
- The excretion of honeydew may support the growth of sooty mould.
Spread
- Movement of infested plant material.
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High priority pest of: Sugarcane
Scientific name: Aleurolobus barodensis
EPPRD Category: 3
Life Form: Stink bugs, aphids, mealybugs, scale, whiteflies & hoppers (HEMIPTERA)
Pest Documents
FS: fact sheet
CP: contingency plan
DP: diagnostic protocol
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