Siphoninus phillyreae explained

Siphoninus phillyreae, the ash whitefly, is a species of whitefly native to western Eurasia, India and North Africa but also introduced to North America.^[1] It is known in agriculture as a pest species of fruit trees, including pomegranates, pear and apple trees.^{[2] [3]} It also feeds on ash and ornamental pear trees.^{[4] [5]} Encarsia inaron is used as a biological control for it.

External links

• Invasive Species Compendium

Notes and References

1. Book: J. R. Nechols. Biological Control in the Western United States: Accomplishments and Benefits of Regional Research Project W-84, 1964-1989. 1 January 1995. UCANR Publications. 978-1-879906-21-1. 101–106.
2. Web site: Ash Whitefly. Center for Invasive Species Research, University of California Riverside. 6 February 2017.
3. Web site: Siphoninus phillyreae. University of Florida. 6 February 2017.
4. Book: Daniel A. Sumner. Frank H. Buck, Jr.. Exotic Pests and Diseases: Biology and Economics for Biosecurity. 19 November 2007. John Wiley & Sons. 978-0-470-28998-3. 203–220.
5. Web site: Ash Whitefly. Pacific Northwest Nursery, Oregon State University. 6 February 2017.