Definitions

1. noun

A genus of whiteflies in the family Aleyrodidae, particularly the citrus whitefly.

“The gardener carefully examined the aleyrodes on the citrus tree, trying to find the cause of the infestation.”

2. plural noun

Whiteflies in the genus Aleyrodes, especially the citrus whitefly.

“The farmer sprayed the aleyrodes with a pesticide to control the infestation on his citrus orchard.”