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The citrus whitefly, Dialeurodes citri (Ashmead), is about 1/8 inch in length. When at rest, they tend to hold their wings parallel to the leaf surface. The nymphs are translucent, oval and very thin with no waxy rods extending from the body as do some whitefly species. They are most common in northern Florida.
Common host plants: Citrus is most frequently attacked, but this species is also commonly found on allamanda, chinaberry, crepe myrtle, gardenia, jasmine, tree of haven, water oak and persimmon.
For additional information on the citrus whitefly see the Featured Creatures Web site at http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/citrus/citrus_whitefly.htm