Aceria sheldoni (Ewing, 1937)
Acari, Eriophyidae
on Citrus
gall
the mites primarily live within the buds and cause serious malformations, both in the leaves as as in the flowers and developing fruits. Also excessive bud formation may occur, resulting in the formation of witches’ brooms.
hostplants
Rutaceae, monophagous
serious pest on lemon, to a lesser degree on orange trees.
synonyms
Eriophyes sheldoni.
references
Denizhan, Monfreda, de Lillo & Çobanoğlu (2015a), Jočić & Petanović (2012a), Kapaxidi (2013a), Keifer, Baker, Kono, Delfinado & Styer (1982a), Mifsud, Monfreda & de Lillo (2007a), Petanović & Stanković (1999a), Tomasi (2014a), Xue, Sadeghi & Hong (2009a).
22/01/2017