| Phyllocoptruta oleivora | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Family: | Eriophyidae |
| Genus: | Phyllocoptruta |
| Species: | P. oleivora |
| Binomial name | |
| Phyllocoptruta oleivora (Ashmead, 1879) | |
Phyllocoptruta oleivora, the citrus rust mite, is a serious pest of citrus in most humid regions of the world based on incurred damage and annual cost of control. 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" (PDF). University of Florida. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
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