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    • Question

      Which pest is identified by the ‘honeydew’ it

      secretes, which often leads to the development of sooty mold on plant leaves ?
      A Spider mite Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Scale insect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Thrips Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Whitefly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Bagworm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Whiteflies are small, winged insects that feed on plant sap and excrete a sticky substance called honeydew. This honeydew can encourage the growth of sooty mold, a black fungus that covers and can inhibit photosynthesis in the infected plant leaves.

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