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whitefly

/ˈwaɪt.flaɪ/

Tradução: Inseto muito pequeno que se alimenta da seiva das plantas, pertencente à família Aleyrodidae, geralmente considerado praga na agricultura e no paisagismo.

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈwaɪt.flaɪ/

A very small insect that feeds on the sap of plants and is related to scale insects, often considered a pest in gardening and agriculture.

  • 🇵🇹Inseto muito pequeno que se alimenta da seiva das plantas, pertencente à família Aleyrodidae, geralmente considerado praga na agricultura e no paisagismo.
  1. Plant pest B2 formal scientific

    A very small, winged insect that feeds on the sap of plants, often causing damage to crops and garden plants.

    • The gardener noticed a whitefly infestation on the tomato plants.
    • Whiteflies can quickly spread from one plant to another in a greenhouse.
    • Organic soaps are sometimes used to control whitefly populations.

    🇵🇹Mosca-branca

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