Further distribution of Scaphoideus titanus in Ticino, Switzerland
Scaphoideus titanus, vector of grapevine flavescence dorée MLO (EPPO A2 quarantine organism) has been discovered in some vineyards and nurseries in the Sottoceneri region of the Ticino canton, Switzerland. Since a similar survey in 1990 the leafhopper has spread to several new localities within the Sottoceneri region.
Sources
Jermini, M. ; Rossi, A. ; Baillod, M. (1992) Etat actuel de la diffusion au Tessin de Scaphoideus titanus Ball, vecteur de la flavescence dorée.
Revue Suisse de Viticulture Arboriculture Horticulture 24, 137-139.