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Semidalis sp.
Very small, white insect about 4 mm long with a powdery look. The eyes appear red. Antennae look like short combs. Only shot I got before it flew off. "adults superficially similar to whiteflies (Aleyrodidae) but have longer legs (esp. the hindlegs), longer antennae, longer beak-like mouthparts, and wings held tent-like at a more steep angle over the abdomen at rest."
Eucalyptus leaf in backyard
"adults and larvae feed on aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, scale insects, whiteflies, and other soft-bodied arthropods; adults have been reported to feed on other substances, e.g. honeydew, scale secretions, and honey water."
I think so too, Adarsha :)
Thanks stho002 for the ID suggestion but I already have the common name and a reference to the family level. Hoping for at least genus but I realize that's unlikely with this photo.
Spotted on Aug 19, 2013
Submitted on Aug 20, 2013
