A new clip-cage for whitefly experimental studies.

A clip-cage is made from plastic cup with cap, barrette and stainless steel mesh. The cage measures 30 mm in diameter, 35 mm in height and about 5 g in weight. A small hole is made on the openable bottom of the cage for inoculation of whitefly adults. Using this clip-cage, whiteflies can be conveniently reared and observed in enclosure, either singly or in small cohorts, on plant leaves. This clip-cage can be used in various experimental studies of whiteflies, such as observations on basic biology, host suitability and mating behaviour as well as acquisition and transmission of plant viruses.