Citrus - Flyspeck

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Flyspeck (fungus - Leptothyrium pomi)

Thumbnail of FlyspeckThis is caused by a fungus that keeps citrus fruit from turning yellow in the infected spots. Small black specks are formed on the rind in areas immediately surrounding the oil glands [Picture]. The contrast between green and yellow color lowers fruit grade, even though there is no effect on fruit or juice quality.