Whitefly (likely woolly whitefly)

Plant foliage and nearby surfaces in warm gardens, especially where evergreen trees or shrubs provide host plants. The insects often cluster on leaf undersides but may rest on fences and other structures.

Nymphs and adults pierce plant tissues and suck phloem sap. They excrete honeydew, which can support sooty mold.

Adults are tiny, moth-like insects that readily fly when disturbed. Immature stages remain attached to leaves beneath a white, cottony wax covering and reproduce rapidly in warm conditions.

Usually harmless to people and animals, but heavy infestations can weaken ornamental plants and cause yellowing or sooty mold. They are prey for lady beetles, lacewings, parasitoid wasps, and other beneficial insects.