Image: Common Pests and Diseases Affecting Orange Trees
Published: January 1, 2026 at 8:17:13 PM UTC
Educational visual guide illustrating the most common pests and diseases affecting orange trees, with close-up views of insect damage, leaf symptoms, fruit infections, and root problems in citrus orchards.
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The image is a high-resolution, landscape-oriented educational composite illustrating common pests and diseases that affect orange trees. At the center of the composition is a cluster of ripe oranges still attached to the tree, their bright orange color contrasting with visible signs of damage such as dark rot spots, blemishes, and surface lesions. Surrounding the fruit are green and yellowing leaves, some showing chlorosis, speckling, curling, and blackened patches, indicating stress and disease. The background depicts a softly blurred orange orchard, reinforcing the agricultural setting and providing visual context without distracting from the main subjects.
Around the central fruit cluster, multiple framed inset images highlight specific pests and diseases in close-up detail. Each inset is clearly labeled with bold text for easy identification. One inset shows aphids clustered along a citrus stem, small green insects feeding densely and causing distortion and weakening of new growth. Another inset illustrates the citrus leaf miner, with serpentine tunnels etched into a leaf surface, showing the characteristic silvery, winding patterns left by larvae feeding inside the leaf tissue. A separate panel displays scale insects attached firmly to a branch, appearing as small, rounded, shell-like bumps that sap nutrients from the tree.
Additional insets focus on disease symptoms. Fruit rot is shown as dark, sunken patches spreading across orange peel, suggesting fungal or bacterial infection. Citrus canker appears as raised, corky lesions surrounded by yellow halos on the fruit surface. Greening disease is depicted through a misshapen, unevenly colored orange with green patches, symbolizing the devastating impact of Huanglongbing on fruit quality. Sooty mold is presented as black, powdery growth covering leaf surfaces, typically associated with honeydew-producing insects. Root rot is illustrated through an exposed root system showing decay, discoloration, and weakened structure beneath the soil.
Overall, the image functions as a comprehensive visual guide for growers, students, and agricultural professionals. By combining a realistic orchard scene with detailed diagnostic close-ups, it effectively communicates how pests and diseases manifest across different parts of an orange tree, from roots and leaves to branches and fruit. The clear labels, sharp focus, and natural colors make the image suitable for educational materials, presentations, extension services, and digital publications related to citrus health and management.
The image is related to: A Complete Guide to Growing Oranges at Home