A small sap-sucking insect (Diaphorina citri) native to Asia that is the principal vector of the bacteria causing huanglongbing, or citrus greening disease. It has spread to citrus growing regions across the Americas, and its role in transmitting an incurable and lethal citrus disease has made it one of the most closely monitored pests in commercial citrus production.
Facts
Classification
Quarantine StatusQuarantine Pest (ISPM 5) 2 Connections
Associated With
Orange, Crops The Asian citrus psyllid is the principal vector of huanglongbing (citrus greening) in orange and other citrus.
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: South Asia, originated there.
Sources
1. Asian Citrus Psyllid (Wikipedia)
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Diaphorina citri, the Asian citrus psyllid, is a sap-sucking, hemipteran bug now in the taxonomic family Liviidae. It is one of two confirmed vectors of citrus greening disease. It has a wide distribution in southern Asia and has spread to other citrus growing regions.
lead description
A small sap-sucking insect (Diaphorina citri) native to Asia that is the principal vector of the bacteria causing huanglongbing, or citrus greening disease.
View the Source 2. Diaphorina citri, Categorization (EPPO Global Database)
Categorization table, EU rowQuote, Categorization table, EU row
Quarantine pest ((EU) 2019/2072 Annex II A)
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