Phyllocoptruta oleivora

Taxonomic position
▼ Phyllocoptruta (genus) ▼ Eriophyidae ▼ Prostigmata (plant parasitic and storage mites) ▼ Arachnida (plant parasitic and storage mites) ▼ Other pests ► Pests-diseases-weeds

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Phyllocoptruta oleivora damage on citrus fruit (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Don Ferrin, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Source: IPM Images

Phyllocoptruta oleivora (Ashmead, 1879) - (citrus rust mite)
is an important pest of citrus with a world-wide distribution. The mite feeds on the epidermal cells of leaves and fruits. Heavy infestations can result in almost complete yield losses.

Phyllocoptruta oleivora adult (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Qing-Hai Fan, MAF
Source: PaDIL

Vernacular names
• Deutsch:	Zitrusrostmilbe
• English:	citrus rust mite
• Español:	ácaro de la roya de los limones
• Français:	acariose du citronnier
• Português:	ácaro-da-falsa-ferrugem