citrus whitefly
US /ˈsɪtrəs ˈwaɪtflaɪ/
UK /ˈsɪtrəs ˈwaɪtflaɪ/
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lalat putih sitrus
a small, white-winged insect (Dialeurodes citri) that infests citrus trees and other plants, feeding on sap and excreting honeydew, which promotes the growth of sooty mold
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The farmer noticed a heavy infestation of citrus whitefly on his orange trees.
Petani itu menyedari serangan teruk lalat putih sitrus pada pokok orennya.
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Controlling citrus whitefly is crucial for healthy citrus production.
Mengawal lalat putih sitrus adalah penting untuk pengeluaran sitrus yang sihat.