Golden Target Tortoise Beetle vs Citrus Whitefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Target Tortoise Beetle | Citrus Whitefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aspidomorpha miliaris | Dialeurodes citri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Aleyrodidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia | Asia (native), North America, Europe, Africa (introduced) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Target Tortoise Beetle
A beautiful golden tortoise beetle with concentric dark markings on the elytra resembling a target or bullseye pattern. The expanded margins are translucent and amber-colored.
Did You Know?
Larvae carry a 'fecal fork' or 'caudal process' - a structure on their tail end that holds cast skins and excrement as a parasol-like shield.
Citrus Whitefly
A small white-winged whitefly that is a common pest of citrus trees. Adults gather on the undersides of leaves, and heavy infestations promote sooty mold growth from honeydew.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects to be successfully controlled by classical biological control, using the parasitoid wasp Encarsia lahorensis imported from Asia.