Latin Name | Phyllocnistis citrella |
Common Name | citrus leafmine |
Biology | A small moth; larvae mine citrus leaves, with multiple generations yearly in warm climates. |
Damage | Larval leaf mining causes distortion and reduced photosynthesis in citrus; weakens young trees. |
Distribution Regions | Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide (e.g., Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Florida). |
Monitoring | Pheromone traps for males; leaf inspection for mining damage. |
Recommended Traps | Delta traps or sticky traps baited with species-specific sex pheromones. |
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