| Aleurocanthus woglumi | |
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| Citrus blackfly | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Sternorrhyncha |
| Family: | Aleyrodidae |
| Genus: | Aleurocanthus |
| Species: | A. woglumi
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| Binomial name | |
| Aleurocanthus woglumi Ashby, 1915
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Aleurocanthus woglumi is a species of whitefly in the family Aleyrodidae. It is a pest of citrus crops, and is commonly known as the citrus blackfly because of its slate-blue colour. It originated in Asia, but has spread to other parts of the world.[1] The parasitic wasps, Encarsia perplexa and Amitus hesperidum can help control the pest.[2]
- ^ Dietz, Harry F.; Zetek, James (1920). The black fly of citrus and other subtropical plants. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.108531.
- ^ Browning HW, Childers CC, Stansly PA, Peña J, Rogers ME. (November 2008). 2009 Florida citrus pest management guide: soft-bodied insects attacking foliage and fruit. EDIS. ENY-604.