| Latin Name | Phyllocnistis citrella |
| Common Name | citrus leafmine |
| Biology | A small moth; larvae mine citrus leaves, with multiple generations yearly in warm climates. |
| Damage | Larval leaf mining causes distortion and reduced photosynthesis in citrus; weakens young trees. |
| Distribution Regions | Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide (e.g., Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Florida). |
| Monitoring | Pheromone traps for males; leaf inspection for mining damage. |
| Recommended Traps | Delta traps or sticky traps baited with species-specific sex pheromones. |
Literature review
The cited publications support the exact compound-species relationship. Formulation, ratio, loading, release rate and field lifetime depend on a validated lure protocol and are not inferred here.
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