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Bemisia tabaci

Cotton whitefly, Sweet potato whitefly, Tobacco Whitefly

Category
invertebrate
Primary role
pest insect
Class
Insecta
Order
Hemiptera
Family
Aleyrodidae
Genus
Bemisia

Animalia | Arthropoda | Insecta | Hemiptera | Aleyrodidae | Bemisia

External: GBIF #2012126

46 AI-consensus-verified claims across 5 interaction categories.

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biocontrol 17 claims
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Delphastus pusillus (Ladybird beetle) · effect: beneficial
    “Performance of the predator Delphastus pusillus on Bemisia resistant and susceptible tomato lines”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Bhagyasree S.N., Anokhe Archana, Shashank P.R., Patel C.H. (2022) · Insect Predators in Pest Management · p. 49 #6493108
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Nesidiocoris tenuis (Plant bug) · effect: beneficial
    “population dynamics of Nesidiocoris tenuis and its prey, Bemisia tabaci on tomato”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Bhagyasree S.N., Anokhe Archana, Shashank P.R., Patel C.H. (2022) · Insect Predators in Pest Management · p. 53 #6493113
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Beauveria bassiana (muskardinmögel) · effect: beneficial
    “Beauveria bassiana, marketed for whiteflies, thrips, aphids, mealybugs”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 332 #6493554
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Paecilomyces spp. · effect: beneficial
    “Paecilomyces, used as biological control agent against whiteflies”
    preysOn
    Unknown (Unknown) · History of Plant Pathology and Early Significant Plant Diseases (Chapter 1 Introduction) · p. 395 #6494264
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Deraeocoris nebulosus · effect: beneficial
    “is recorded as a good predator of sweet potato whitefly”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Bhagyasree S.N., Anokhe Archana, Shashank P.R., Patel C.H. (2022) · Insect Predators in Pest Management · p. 109 #6494829
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Amblyseius swirskii (Swirski System) · effect: beneficial
    “Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius)”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Bhagyasree S.N., Anokhe Archana, Shashank P.R., Patel C.H. (2022) · Insect Predators in Pest Management · p. 253 #6494934
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Orius albidipennis · effect: beneficial
    “generalist predator that feeds on Bemisia tabaci”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Bhagyasree S.N., Anokhe Archana, Shashank P.R., Patel C.H. (2022) · Insect Predators in Pest Management · p. 269 #6494987
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Nesidiocoris tenuis (Plant bug) · effect: beneficial
    “particularly against tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Bhagyasree S.N., Anokhe Archana, Shashank P.R., Patel C.H. (2022) · Insect Predators in Pest Management · p. 271 #6494998
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Encarsia formosa · effect: beneficial
    “can parasitise the sweet potato whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Das B.C., et al. (2021) · Parasitoids in Pest Management · p. 304 #6495139
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Coccinellidae (family) · effect: beneficial
    “differences in pest dynamics and control were associated with conserved natural enemies”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Naranjo S.E., Ellsworth P.C., Frisvold G.B. (2015) · Economic Value of Biological Control in Integrated Pest Management of Managed Plant Systems · p. 32.8 #6495898
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Coccinellidae (family) · effect: beneficial
    “ladybird beetles (above) ... can help keep whitefly populations in check”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Macharia J., Titley M., Aloyce A., Samali S. (2016) · Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for whitefly in tomato, pepper, chili and eggplant crops in Africa · p. 3 #6496132
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Staphylinidae (family) · effect: beneficial
    “rove beetles (below) can help keep whitefly populations in check”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Macharia J., Titley M., Aloyce A., Samali S. (2016) · Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for whitefly in tomato, pepper, chili and eggplant crops in Africa · p. 3 #6496133
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Chrysopidae (family) · effect: beneficial
    “Natural enemies including parasitic wasps, predatory mites, predatory thrips, lacewings”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Macharia J., Titley M., Aloyce A., Samali S. (2016) · Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for whitefly in tomato, pepper, chili and eggplant crops in Africa · p. 3 #6496134
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Araneae (order) · effect: beneficial
    “spiders, rove beetles and ladybird beetles attack whitefly”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Macharia J., Titley M., Aloyce A., Samali S. (2016) · Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for whitefly in tomato, pepper, chili and eggplant crops in Africa · p. 3 #6496135
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Phytoseiidae (family) · effect: beneficial
    “predatory mites, predatory thrips, lacewings”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Macharia J., Titley M., Aloyce A., Samali S. (2016) · Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for whitefly in tomato, pepper, chili and eggplant crops in Africa · p. 3 #6496136
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Aphelinidae (family) · effect: beneficial
    “The black scales are parasitized white scales”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Macharia J., Titley M., Aloyce A., Samali S. (2016) · Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for whitefly in tomato, pepper, chili and eggplant crops in Africa · p. 3 #6496137
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Geocoris (genus) · effect: beneficial
    “Big-eyed bug with whitefly (Geocoris spp.)”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Altieri M.A., Nicholls C.I., Fritz M.A. (2005) · Manage Insects on Your Farm: A Guide to Ecological Strategies · p. 51 #6496432
herbivory 1 claim
  • This entity is the subject of herbivory on Capsicum annuum (Chilli / Paprika) · effect: harmful
    “foliar phloem feeding by white fly (Bemisia tabaci) on sweet pepper”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Berendsen R.L., Pieterse C.M.J., Bakker P.A.H.M. (2012) · The rhizosphere microbiome and plant health · p. 483 #6495572
pathogen pressure 4 claims
pest pressure 23 claims
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Cucumis melo (Cantaloupe) · effect: harmful
    “can cause severe damage to melons”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 555 #6493621
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Medicago sativa (Alfalfa) · effect: harmful
    “severe damage to melons, alfalfa, cotton”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 555 #6493622
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Gossypium hirsutum (American cotton) · effect: harmful
    “severe damage to melons, alfalfa, cotton”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 555 #6493623
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Lactuca sativa (Achicroia) · effect: harmful
    “severe damage to ... early planted lettuce”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 555 #6493624
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Brassica oleracea var. italica (Asparagus Broccoli) · effect: harmful
    “severe damage to ... broccoli”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 555 #6493625
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Solanum melongena (Aubergine) · effect: harmful
    “severe damage to ... eggplant”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 555 #6493626
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange) · effect: harmful
    “Moderate damage can occur in citrus, grapes”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 555 #6493627
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Vitis vinifera (Common Grapevine) · effect: harmful
    “Moderate damage can occur in citrus, grapes”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 555 #6493628
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Beta vulgaris (Beet) · effect: harmful
    “Moderate damage can occur in ... sugar beets”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 555 #6493629
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Phaseolus vulgaris (Bean) · effect: harmful
    “Moderate damage can occur in ... green beans”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 555 #6493630
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Cucurbitaceae (family) · effect: harmful
    “sweetpotato whitefly overwinters on desert weeds, colonizes cucurbits in January and February”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 555 #6493633
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Gossypium hirsutum (American cotton) · effect: harmful
    “migrates to cotton in April and May”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 555 #6493634
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Gossypium hirsutum (American cotton) · effect: harmful
    “Bemisia tabaci”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Dent D. (2000) · Insect Pest Management, 2nd Edition · p. 311 #6494803
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Solanum lycopersicum (Garden Tomato) · effect: harmful
    “Nesidiocoris tenuis was reported to feed on whitefly in tomato ecosystem in India”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Bhagyasree S.N., Anokhe Archana, Shashank P.R., Patel C.H. (2022) · Insect Predators in Pest Management · p. 109 #6494823
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Solanum lycopersicum (Garden Tomato) · effect: harmful
    “tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Bhagyasree S.N., Anokhe Archana, Shashank P.R., Patel C.H. (2022) · Insect Predators in Pest Management · p. 271 #6494957
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Gossypium hirsutum (American cotton) · effect: harmful
    “Bemisia tabaci in cotton that resulted in equal crop yields”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Naranjo S.E., Ellsworth P.C., Frisvold G.B. (2015) · Economic Value of Biological Control in Integrated Pest Management of Managed Plant Systems · p. 32.8 #6495889
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Solanum lycopersicum (Garden Tomato) · effect: harmful
    “yellow sticky traps @ 12/ha to monitor the whitefly vectors of the disease”
    vectorOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center, SRTT Project · How to Grow Tomato · p. 2 #6496076
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) · effect: harmful
    “control the whitefly vectors.”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center · How to Grow Okra #6496091
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Solanum lycopersicum (Garden Tomato) · effect: harmful
    “Tomato crop severely damaged by whitefly”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Macharia J., Titley M., Aloyce A., Samali S. (2016) · Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for whitefly in tomato, pepper, chili and eggplant crops in Africa · p. 1 #6496127
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Capsicum annuum (Chilli / Paprika) · effect: harmful
    “Whitefly causes problems in many crops in sub-Saharan Africa”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Macharia J., Titley M., Aloyce A., Samali S. (2016) · Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for whitefly in tomato, pepper, chili and eggplant crops in Africa · p. 1 #6496128
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Capsicum frutescens (Chillies) · effect: harmful
    “Whitefly causes problems in many crops”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Macharia J., Titley M., Aloyce A., Samali S. (2016) · Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for whitefly in tomato, pepper, chili and eggplant crops in Africa · p. 1 #6496129
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Solanum melongena (Aubergine) · effect: harmful
    “whitefly in tomato, pepper, chili and eggplant crops”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Macharia J., Titley M., Aloyce A., Samali S. (2016) · Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for whitefly in tomato, pepper, chili and eggplant crops in Africa · p. 1 #6496130
  • This entity is the subject of pest pressure on Capsicum annuum (Chilli / Paprika) · effect: harmful
    “Commonly observed insects are fruitworm, whitefly, aphids, mites, thrips”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Palada M.C., Wu D.-L. · Grafting Sweet Peppers for Production in the Hot-Wet Season · p. 8 #6496160
provides refuge 1 claim
  • This entity is the object of provides refuge by Zea mays (Corn) · effect: beneficial
    “Maize also can be grown as a barrier crop along the borders”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Macharia J., Titley M., Aloyce A., Samali S. (2016) · Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for whitefly in tomato, pepper, chili and eggplant crops in Africa · p. 2 #6496138

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