Biology:Citrus rust mite
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| Genus: | Phyllocoptruta
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| Species: | P. oleivora
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| Phyllocoptruta oleivora (Ashmead, 1879)
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The citrus rust mite, Phyllocoptruta oleivora, is a serious pest of citrus in most humid regions of the world based on incurred damage and annual cost of control.[1] It infests twigs, leaves, and fruit of all citrus species and varieties, but its order of preferences is lemons, grapefruit, oranges, and tangerines.
References
- ↑ Knapp, J.L. (June 1994). "Citrus Rust Mite". University of Florida. http://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/IR/00/00/46/16/00001/CH01300.PDF.
Wikidata ☰ Q10629919 entry
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