Diaphorina citri

Photo by David Hall, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org

Found in Asia, Mauritius, Reunion, and the Americas Eggs are small (<0.5 mm), light yellow to orange with distinct eye spots at maturity Adults (2.5-3 mm long) are yellowish-brown, have grey legs and transparent wings with spots or longitudinal bands Infested plants have curled leaves and twisted young shoots Honeydew and sooty mould may be present This psyllid can act as a vector for huanglongbing Adults can move short distances by flight and be transported long distance on infested plant material

High priority pest of: Citrus, Production nurseries

Pest Documents

• Asiatic & African citrus psyllid FS
• Threat specific contingency plan for huanglongbing and its vectors CP

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol