Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Whiteflies?

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 24 May 2021

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Whiteflies?

A. Whiteflies are Hemipterans that typically feed on the undersides of plant leaves.

B. They comprise the family Aleyrodidae, the only family in the superfamily Aleyrodoidea.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

The scientists have recently found that the host range of all of the invasive whiteflies was increasing due to their polyphagous nature (ability to feed on various kinds of food) and prolific breeding. Whiteflies are Hemipterans that typically feed on the undersides of plant leaves. They comprise the family Aleyrodidae, the only family in the superfamily Aleyrodoidea.

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