Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) Asian citrus psyllid

Adult Asian citrus psyllids 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 tissue. Nymphs are green or dull orange, and feed on young leaves and stems.  The Asian citrus psyllid itself is not a major pest of citrus; however, it is known to be a vector of citrus greening disease (CGD), a very serious bacterial disease of citrus. There is no known cure for CGD and tree removal is the only control option. 

Species description or overview

Taxonomy & nomenclature

Pest alerts

Asian citrus psyllid - new pest advisory 
The Asian citrus psyllid was identified in Hawaii in 2006 and is a potential vector for citrus disease. Distribution information and images are in this new pest advisory from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (2007).

Asian citrus psyllid - new pest advisory 
Asian citrus psyllid's description, images, distribution, and impacts are in this pest advisory from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture.

Biocontrol efforts

Distribution

Asian citrus psyllid occurrence in Hawaii
Results of surveys of the occurrence of Asian Citrus Psyllid on Hawaii Island are reported by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (2006).

In the news

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The content of this page is based on information last generated on 24 October 2009 by PT. The template for this page was created on 15 March 2004 by EMS, and was last updated on 20 February 2006 by PT.