Phyllocnistis citrella is present in Syria
Phyllocnistis citrella has been observed for the first time in Syria, in the Tartous governorate, at the beginning of July 1994. The citrus leaf miner has been observed on lemon, grapefruit, pomello, clementine, sweet orange (cvs. Washington navel, Jafa, Baladi).
Sources
Ahmad, M. (1994) A new citrus pest.
Arab and Near East Plant Protection Newsletter, ASPP/FAO, No. 18, p 30.