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🥬If you’ve noticed tiny, moth-like white flies hovering around your brassicas, you’re likely dealing with Aleyrodes proletella (Cabbage Whitefly). While they look like tiny moths, they’re actually hemipterans that suck sap from the undersides of leaves. Signs to look for: Sticky "honeydew" residue on leaves. Black "sooty mould" growing on that residue. Best for: Facebook groups, Instagram, or local gardening

🧬Most people think of whiteflies as just another garden pest, but some species show remarkable behavior. In Aleyrodes singularis , females have been observed staying near their offspring to provide active defense against predators—a rare form of parental care in the whitefly world!. Other cool facts: While they look like tiny moths, they’re actually

A simple garlic-water spray can help keep numbers down. Option 2: The Science Fact (Focus on Behavior)