Citrus leafminer
- Pronunciation
- /si-trus LEEF-min-er/
- Category
- Pest
- Singular
- Citrus leafminer
- Plural
- Citrus leafminers
Definition
A pest of citrus and related species within the plant family Rutaceae, characterized by serpentine mines on leaves.
Etymology
From the Latin 'citrus' for citrus fruit and 'leaf miner' for the larvae that create mines in leaves.
Example
Citrus leafminer larvae cause extensive damage to citrus crops by feeding on the leaves.
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Usage Notes
Citrus leafminer is a serious pest of citrus in many parts of the world.