Abstract The whitefly Singhiella simplex (Singh) is an invasive species that has been causing damage to Ficus hedges and trees for the last decade and a half in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America. This study provides its biology, current pest status, description, dispersal potential, field key, geographical distribution, host plants, scouting techniques, species assemblage, a survey of its natural enemies, and an overview of its management plan. Singhiella simplex has been found in three states in the USA (Arizona, California, and Florida). Its current range is very limited in Arizona and California. However, it is now widely distributed throughout central and south Florida. Several natural enemies, both native and introduced, are present in the field. The parasitoid wasp Baeoentodon balios Wang, Huang, & Polaszek and the predatory beetle Delphastus pallidus (LeConte) are the most dominant among its natural enemies. This study will provide useful information to manage S. simplex effectively.

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美国白粉虱 Singhiella simplex（半翅目：Aleyrodidae）的害虫状况、天敌调查和管理计划

摘要粉虱 Singhiella simplex (Singh) 是一种入侵物种，过去 15 年在非洲、加勒比海、欧洲、中东以及北美和南美对榕树篱和树木造成破坏。本研究提供了其生物学、当前害虫状况、描述、传播潜力、田间重点、地理分布、寄主植物、侦察技术、物种组合、天敌调查及其管理计划概述。在美国的三个州（亚利桑那州、加利福尼亚州和佛罗里达州）发现了 Singhiella simplex。它目前的范围在亚利桑那州和加利福尼亚州非常有限。然而，它现在广泛分布在佛罗里达州中部和南部。该领域存在几种天敌，包括本地的和外来的。寄生蜂 Baeoentodon balios Wang, Huang, & Polaszek 和掠食性甲虫 Delphastus pallidus (LeConte) 是其天敌中最主要的。本研究将为有效管理单纯性链球菌提供有用的信息。