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Citrus rust mite

 

The citrus rust mite (Phyllocoptruta oleivora)
The yellow tiny citrus rust mite attacks mainly the fruit. Its feeding causes the rind of the fruit to turn silvery, reddish brown, or blackish. One result of miteCitrus rust mite 1 damage is small fruit, which deteriorates rapidly. This damage lowers the market value of the fruit. Heavy populations of the rust miteCitrus rust mite 2 cause bronzing of leaves and green twigs, and general loss of vitality of the whole tree. Warm and humid conditions favour the development of rust mite.

 

 

 

 

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