Whiteflies are tiny, soft bodied insects.
Whiteflies derive their name from white, waxy substances secreted by special glands on their abdomen. Whiteflies can seriously injure plants by sucking juices from them causing wilting, stunting, or even death. Whiteflies also secrete a sticky substance called honeydew . This material can coat any object, leaves, fruit, windshields, concrete walks, etc. on which it falls. Sooty mold can make fruit unmarketable and can block sunlight from reaching the leaf surface thus reducing photosynthesis.