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Citrus leafminer moth

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description Citrus leafminer moth Overview

Citrus leafminer is the common name for Phyllocnistis citrella, a minute moth in the family Gracillariidae and a pest of citrus and related plants in the rue family, Rutaceae. Its larvae live inside young leaves and create winding, silvery mines as they feed, often causing curling and reduced leaf growth; pupation occurs near the leaf margin. The species originated in Asia and has spread through citrus-growing regions in Africa, Australia, the Americas, and other warm areas.

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What is the citrus leafminer moth?

Citrus leafminer is the common name for Phyllocnistis citrella, a very small moth in the family Gracillariidae. It is a pest of citrus and related plants in the rue family, Rutaceae.

What damage does the citrus leafminer cause?

Its larvae feed inside young leaves and create winding, silvery mines. Infested leaves may curl or become distorted as the larvae tunnel through the tissue.

Which plants does Phyllocnistis citrella attack?

The species attacks citrus and related plants in the family Rutaceae. Young citrus leaves are especially associated with its characteristic mines.

Are the adult citrus leafminer moths the main damaging stage?

The damage is caused mainly by the larval stage, not by the adult moth. The larvae live inside young leaves and form the visible winding mines.

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