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Asian Citrus Psyllid
[Diaphorina citri Kuwayama]
Description: Adult Asian citrus psyllid
(ACP) are small (3-4 mm) with mottled brown wings and are active,
jumping insects. The eggs are bright yellow and are deposited on newly
emerging plant shoots. Nymphs are green or dull orange, and feed on
young leaves and stems.
Hosts and damage: The host range of ACP is restricted to citrus and closely related Rutaceae, such as mock orange (orange jasmine), Murraya paniculata. High populations of ACP cause stunting and twisting of young shoots, and severe curling of leaves.
- New Pest Advisory
- Plant Pest control activities highlighted in the Hawaii Department of Agriculture Annual 2006 Report beginning on page 27.
- University of Florida and Florida Department of Agriculture, Featured Creatures - Asian citrus psyllid