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"White" fly? Is that a thing? (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] ThePantser@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's my new rapper name. White Fly

[–] Chais@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

That's pretty guy.

[–] Perhapsjustsniffit@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Yes whitefly is a thing but typically is seen in similar locations to aphids. Under plant leaves.

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Looks like one of these.

[–] Chais@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

It really does.

[–] CodingCarpenter@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN839

[–] Chais@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Drosophila flies are small (1/8 inch or 2–3 mm)

This one is larger. More like >5mm. Maybe even close to 10mm.