Aleurodicus dispersus (Hemiptera : Aleurodidae) is polyphagous pest of many agricultural, horticultural, floricultural and nonagricultural plants. The Whitefly suck the cell sap from leaves and tender parts of the plants and affect the growth adversely. It also create sooty moulds on leaves which affect photosynthesis, growth and yield of the crops. Cotton Gossipum hirsutum L. Brinjal Solanum melongena L., Okra Abelmoschus esculentus L., mulberry Morus alba L. and Guava Psidium guajava have been attacked throughout the year. Custard apple Annona reticulate, Mango Mangifera indica L., Sunflower Heliantus annuus L., Cowpea Vigna unguiculata L., Tomato Solanum lycopersicum L., China Rose Hibiscus rosasinensis L. and several grasses have also been attacked by A. disparsus in Kolhapur region, India. Occurrence and damage by whitefly to different plants have been discussed in the paper.
