EPPO Global Database

Euscelidius variegatus(EUSDVA)

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
Grablovirus vitis (GRBAV0) Potential vector
* Lee JC, Keller K, Lake AJ, Soule ML, Martin RR (2026) Surveying for potential grapevine red blotch virus vectors in an Oregon vineyard. Journal of Economic Entomology 119(3), 1639-1645. 
Grapevine flavescence dorée phytoplasma (PHYP64) Potential vector
* Jarausch B, Abidon C, Biancu S, Salar P, Desqué D, Roques M, Runne M, Jarausch W, Markheiser A, Maixner M, Meistermann E (2026) The role of reservoir plants and alternative vectors for the spread of Flavescence dorée (FD) phytoplasmas in FD-free regions: Lamprotettix nitidulus identified as a new vector. Journal of Pest Science 99(1), 35.
----shown to carry Grapevine flavescence doree, no transmission trials. 

* Trivellone V, Canuto F, Lucetti G, Dietrich CH, Galetto L, Marzachì C (2026) Tracking the early spatio-temporal dynamics of phytoplasma multiplication within its leafhopper vector. Microbiology 172(4), 001700. https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.001700