Both predator and prey

The whitefly is a tiny white fly, commonly found in environments with a controlled and stable climate, such as greenhouses. It sometimes attempts to attack certain mucilage-producing carnivorous plants… but it’s a mistake!

Pinguicula’s leaves are perfectly adapted to trapping insects the size of whiteflies. Their most common prey are gnats and small mosquitoes. There’s no doubt that this plant will derive plenty of nutrients from it and grow stronger as a result.