Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies
August 14, 2024
larval instars, and finally, the adult stage. The late fourth larval stage is often called a 'pupa.' The eggs are laid upright, spindle-shaped, and attached [...] fourth larval instar, when the red eyes of the adult whitefly become visible, is also referred to as a 'pupa.' Whitefly species are most easily distinguished [...] which later become covered with a white, waxy powder, giving the insect its characteristic appearance. Adult whiteflies typically reside on the underside