Oriental spider mite
Eutetranychus orientalis
Damage: Chlorosis (loss of pigmentation) on leaves. Chlorosis on fruit can occur under high mite populations. Leaf drop if trees are also water stressed.
Identification: These mites have long legs giving a spider-like appearance. The adult female is 0.5mm long, reddish-brown body with long, lighter coloured legs. The male is smaller, with longer legs and lighter in colour.
Life cycle: One generation may be completed in 10 days depending on temperature with 10 to 20 generations per year.
Varieties attacked: All citrus.
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