In a sense. Mildew is a fungus and there is a white fungus that is more of a web structure than black mildew so I suppose you could call it mildew.
That white stuff is mildew.
Powdery mildew
Mildew can cause a white film on peonies.
Mildew can be removed by mixing a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water and spraying it on the mildew. Let the solution soak for a few minutes and then wipe clean.
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The best way to remove mildew from fabric blinds is to prepare a solution of bicarbonate of soda, lemon juice and white vinegar.
A healthy azalea should not have a white film on the leaves. White film on the leaves of an azalea are a symptom of mildew, a common plant disease. Use a broad-spectrum fungicide to kill the mildew, and remove any dead or fallen leaves to cut down on mildew spores in the area. To prevent mildew in the first place, do not overwater your azaleas and ensure they have good draining soil and adequate sunlight to help dry leaves and flowers after a rain.
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Are you sure it is an insect. It could be mildew.
Origin· Downy mildew belongs to the Peronosporaceae family and powdery mildew belongs to the Erysiphaceae family.Infection Site· Powdery mildew spores appear on both sides of the leaf, where as downy mildew only produces spores on the underside of leaves. Powdery mildew produces spores in a tree-like formation, while downy mildew spores are produced in chains.Growth ConditionsPowdery mildew requires a nighttime temperature of at least 60 degrees F and a daytime temperature of 80 degrees F. It also requires a nighttime humidity of 90 to 99 percent and a daytime humidity of 40 to 80 percent, according to R. K. Horst, professor of plant pathology at Cornell University. Downy mildew can't survive below 40 degrees or above 80 degrees F. Sixty-five degrees is ideal for downy mildew and humidity needs to be above 85 percent.TransmissionPowdery mildew spores are spread by wind. Downy mildew spores spread as a result of splashing water. Spores are usually launched from dead leaves on the ground upward to the underside of plant leaves during rainfall.SymptomsPowdery mildew produces a thick web of white spores that cover the leaves, stems and shoots. The leaves turn yellow and fall off. Downy mildew produces a gray or white fuzz on the underside of leaves. The top of the leaf has yellow blotches.
Mildew is a Fungi which is not a plant or animal. But however it is a living plant disease.So yes Mildew is a living thing :)