Meaning of the word "greenhouse whitefly" in English

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greenhouse whitefly

US /ˈɡriːnhaʊs ˈwaɪtflaɪ/
UK /ˈɡriːnhaʊs ˈwaɪtflaɪ/
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Noun

1.

a small, white-winged insect (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) that is a common pest in greenhouses and gardens, feeding on the sap of plants and causing damage

Example:
The tomato plants in the greenhouse were heavily infested with greenhouse whitefly.
Controlling greenhouse whitefly requires consistent monitoring and appropriate pest management strategies.
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