EPPO Global Database

Brevipalpus phoenicis sensu stricto(BRVPST)

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, Oliveira CAL de, Oliveira ML, Kitajima EW, Hilf ME, Gottwald RT, Freitas-Astúa J (2012) Transmission of Citrus leprosis virus C by Brevipalpus phoenicis (Geijskes) to alternative host plants found in citrus orchards. Plant Disease 96, 968-972. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-11-0538
Dichorhavirus leprosis (CILVN0) Known vector
* Ramos-González PL, Chabi-Jesus C, Guerra-Peraza O, Tassi AD, Kitajima EW, Harakava R, Salaroli RB, Freitas-Astúa J (2017) Citrus leprosis N: a new Dichorhavirus causing Citrus leprosis disease. Phytopathology 107, 963-976. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-17-0042-R