Exotic Pest Alert: African citrus psyllid

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Factsheet Number: 1194    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: May 2012
African citrus psyllid (Trioza erytreae) is an exotic plant pest. This insect is a serious threat to Australia’s citrus industry. If found it must be reported promptly to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881.

African citrus psyllid is a sap sucking insect. African citrus psyllid can vector both the African and Asian strains of “Candidatus Liberibacter” which causes huanglongbing.

Some of the topics covered in this factsheet include:

  • Damage
  • Description
  • Behaviour
  • Spread and movement
  • Actions to minimise risks