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Gardening in mediterranean climates => Pests and diseases => Topic started by: MikeHardman on May 13, 2012, 10:08:41 AM

Title: Citrus - insect eggs on leaves (not citrus leaf miner, Phyllocnistis citrella)
Post by: MikeHardman on May 13, 2012, 10:08:41 AM

I found these dark brown eggs in groups on leaves of some of my citruses today.
I know they are not citrus leaf miner (Phyllocnistis citrella) because that lays its eggs singly, as shown here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Phyllocnistis_citrella_egg.jpg).
They are not the eggs of citrus shield bug (Rhynchocoris humeralis, or other species) (wrong shape).
Some were laid on the upper surface, some on the underside. They are ~0.8mm long.
Any ideas?

Title: Re: Citrus - insect eggs on leaves (not citrus leaf miner, Phyllocnistis citrella)
Post by: David Bracey on May 21, 2012, 06:53:44 PM

Mike they may be sawfly larvae, Hymenoptera but you would have to do some research.  david