Insect Pests of Fruit, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops (2+1)

5. Scarlet mite

5. Scarlet mite - Raoiella indica Hirst. (Phytoaptipallidae: Acarina)

Damage

• White nymphs and light brownish yellow adults suck sap from the leaves, which result in yellow patches on the lower surface of leaves.