Biology:Citrus rust mite

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Citrus rust mite
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Phyllocoptruta
Species:
P. oleivora
Binomial name
Phyllocoptruta oleivora
(Ashmead, 1879)

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

Wikidata ☰ Q10629919 entry