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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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