Question

What is the common pest of citrus?

Answer 1

The most common pest of citrus is the citrus leaf miner, a small moth whose larvae tunnel through the leaves causing leaf distortion. Another common pest is the Asian citrus psyllid, which feeds on the leaves and stems and spreads a deadly citrus disease called HLB or citrus greening. Scale insects and aphids are also common pests of citrus.

Answer 2

The common pest of citrus trees is the citrus leafminer (Phyllocnistis citrella), a tiny moth whose larvae feed on citrus leaves, leaving distinctive serpentine trails on the foliage.

Answer 3

The common pest of citrus is the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri), which feeds on the leaves and stems of citrus trees and spreads a bacterial disease called Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease. HLB can cause significant damage to citrus trees and reduce fruit production.

Answer 4

One common pest of citrus trees is the citrus leafminer. These tiny moth larvae tunnel through the leaves, causing damage that can weaken the tree and reduce fruit production. Other pests include aphids, citrus psyllids, scales, and citrus whiteflies, which can feed on the leaves, fruit, and sap of citrus trees, potentially causing significant damage if not controlled.