Panonychus citri

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Panonychus citri dorsal view (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Qing Hai Fan, MAF
Source: PaDIL

Panonychus citri (McGregor) - citrus red mite
is a serious pest of citrus and other fruit trees with a worldwide distribution. It attacks the fruit, foliage and young branches. The leaves turn yellow, white, or take on a bronzy appearance. It may cause partial defoliation of the trees.


Vernacular names
• Deutsch: Zitrusspinnmilbe
• English: citrus red mite
• Español: acaro rojo de los cítricos
• Français: acarien des agrumes
• Português: ácaro-purpúreo


The literature database currently contains 137 publications for Panonychus citri. (See box above/on left.)