Studies on the interference among larvae of the citrus leaf miner,Phyllocnistis citrella stainton (lepidoptera: Phyllocnistidae)

1974 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minoru Murai
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Miner ◽  
Phyllocnistis Citrella ◽  
Citrus Leaf

scholarly journals Bio-control efficiency of Bacillus thuringiensis (Berliner) against the citrus leaf miner, Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Lep., Gracillariidae) under laboratory conditions

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 355
Author(s):  
K. Saeidi ◽  
E. Saeidi
Keyword(s):  
Bacillus Thuringiensis ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Leaf Miner ◽  
Phyllocnistis Citrella ◽  
Citrus Leaf ◽  
Control Efficiency ◽  
Laboratory Conditions

The citrus leaf miner, <em>Phyllocnistis citrella</em> Stainton (Lep., Gracillariidae), is one of the most destructive pest of citrus and related Rutaceae and ornamental plants in Iran. Larvae damage leaves by creating serpentine feeding mines, which have been lead to reduce yield. Resistance and toxicity problems derived from synthetic insecticides have made it necessary to find more effective and healthier alternatives; therefore, bio-insecticides (<em>i.e</em>., <em>Bacillus thuringiensis</em>) are becoming an important component in plant protection. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficiency of <em>B. thuringiensis</em> against <em>P. citrella</em>. Eight <em>B. thuringiensis</em> concentrations were used against <em>P. citrella</em> L3 on orange and mortality was recorded at 1, 4, 7 and 10 days after spraying. The results showed that <em>B. thuringiensis</em> significantly affected mortality of <em>P. citrella</em>. After 1, 4, 7 and 10 days of spraying 108 concentration of <em>B. thuringiensis</em> had significantly caused the highest mortality to the pest with 59.8, 68.4, 73.6 and 77.0%, respectively. Then the mortality percent decreased until it reached 6.5, 9.5, 39.3 and 46.7% at 101 concentration, respectively. In conclusion, the study indicated that <em>B. thuringiensis</em> is effective in controlling <em>P. citrella</em> under laboratory conditions.

Food-plants of Citrus Leaf-miner (Phyllocnistis citrella Stn.) in the Punjab

1951 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 311-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Latif ◽  
Ch. Muhammad Yunus
Keyword(s):  
Economic Importance ◽  
Food Plants ◽  
Leaf Miner ◽  
Breeding Ground ◽  
Aegle Marmelos ◽  
Phyllocnistis Citrella ◽  
Citrus Leaf ◽  
Citrus Medica ◽  
Citrus Orchards

The Citrus Leaf-miner (Phyllocnistis citrella) has been recorded from plants belonging to several widely differing botanical families.It is shown that the true food-plants of this pest are the various species of Citrus and Aegle marmelos.Elephant lemon (Citrus medica), which has comparatively succulent leaves, is the most susceptible species of Citrus, whilst lime (C. aurantiifolia), with its comparatively thick and coarse leaves, is the least susceptible. Aegle marmelos is not of any importance as the attack in this case is negligible.C. medica should be excluded from citrus orchards as it is of least economic importance, and is highly susceptible to attack. C. limonia, which is usually grown as a hedge around gardens, provides an undisturbed breeding ground for the pest and should as far as possible not be planted around citrus plantations.

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