EPPO Global Database

Brevipalpus papayensis(BRVPPA)

Vector of

Important note on vectors:
Information on vectors and their associated pathogens is a new feature of the database (April 2023). Data will gradually be entered by the EPPO Secretariat and will focus on regulated (quarantine) pests.
Organism Type
Cilevirus leprosis (CILVC0) Known vector
* Ferreira LM, Nunes MA, Sinico TE, Soares AJ, Novelli VM (2020) Brevipalpus species vectoring citrus leprosis virus (Cilevirus and Dichorhavirus). Journal of Economic Entomology 113, 1628-1634. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa070

* Nunes MA, de Carvalho Mineiro JL, Rogerio LA, Ferreira LM, Tassi A, Novelli VM, Freitas-Astúa J (2018) First report of Brevipalpus papayensis as vector of Coffee ringspot virus and Citrus leprosis virus C. Plant disease 102, 1046-1046. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-07-17-1000-PDN