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Asiatic Citrus Psyllid (Diaphorina citri) is an insect pest of citrus. It is a native of Asia and was first detected in Florida in 1998.

Extraction of sap and injection of salivary toxin when feeding produces malformed growth of leaves and shoots. This psyllid is a vector for Huanglongbing or Citrus Greening, a destructive disease of citrus..

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Diaphorina citriAsiatic Citrus PsyllidNAPIS Maps
News
11/20/2009 Bugs bite AZ citrus biz
11/18/2009 Quarantine of Citrus Trees Extended
11/14/2009 CA Citrus Disease Rumors Are False
11/12/2009 State Corrects Misinformation on Citrus Pest
11/10/2009 Citrus Quarantine Applies to Residents
11/06/2009 AZ Moves to Head Off AsianPsyllid Infestation

LinksMedia
Don't Move Your Citrus
Asian Citrus Psyllid - UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Citrus Greening - USDA/APHIS/PPQ
Louisiana; What We Can Do
Huanlongbing in Florida
Psyllid is a Threat to CA Citrus - Video
 
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