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Conspicuous flocculent material produced by the giant whitefly, (Aleurodicus dugesii).

Flocculent material produced by the spiraling whitefly (Aleurodicus dispersus) on a leaf of kava (Piper methysticum).

Definition

Flocculent is a waxy, hair-like material produced by some whitelfies on the undersides of leaves, lending them a white, fuzzy appearance.

Discussion

Common whiteflies in Hawaii that produce flocculent material are the giant whitefly (Aleurodicus dugesii) and the spiraling whitelfy (Aleurodicus dispersus).