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the web of life in southern Africa

Sternorryncha (aphids, scale insects, whiteflies, psyllids)

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Superfamilies occurring in southern Africa

Psylloidea (psyllids and relatives)

 

 

Aleyrodoidea (whiteflies)

Contains a single family, the Aleyrodidae (whiteflies).

 

Aphidoidea

Contains three families: Aphididae (aphids), Adelgidae and Phylloxeridae.

Coccoidea (scale insects)