Woolly whitefly, Aleurothrixus floccosus, with sooty mould on the honeydew on the underside of a lemon leaf of a tree
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Woolly whitefly, Aleurothrixus floccosus, with sooty mould on the honeydew on the underside of a lemon leaf of a tree
Woolly whitefly, Aleurothrixus floccosus, with sooty mould on the honeydew on the underside of a lemon leaf of a tree in fruit, Sorrento, Bay of Naples, Italy
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Media ID 10594847
© FLPA/Nigel Cattlin
Aleyrodidae Black Citrus Crop Fruit Hemiptera Infestation Insecta Italy Leaf Leaves Lemon Limon Mold Mould Naples Pest Pests Sorrento Whitefly Wooly Sooty
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Nature's Lemonade Stand: When life gives you woolly whiteflies and sooty mould, make lemonade! This quirky photo captures the unexpected partnership between these tiny pests and a lemon tree in Sorrento, Italy. The woolly whitefly, Aleurothrixus floccosus, may not be the most glamorous insect around, but its honeydew secretion becomes an accidental ingredient for this leafy lemon treat. As if that wasn't enough excitement, enter the black sooty mould - a mold infestation that thrives on the sticky residue left behind by our little whitefly friends. But fear not! Despite their unwelcome presence, this dynamic duo adds a touch of whimsy to an otherwise ordinary lemon leaf. It's as if they're saying 'Hey humans, we're just here to spice up your fruit game!' And boy do they succeed! So next time you take a sip of tangy limoncello or zest up your favorite dish with some fresh citrus flavor from Sorrento's Bay of Naples region, remember to thank these unlikely partners in crime. They might be pests in disguise but hey - even Mother Nature knows how to have fun!
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