EPPO Global Database

Haplaxius crudus(MYNDCR)

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
'Candidatus Phytoplasma aculeata' (PHYPAC) Known vector
* Dzido JL, Sánchez R, Dollet M, Julia JF, Narvaez M, Fabre S, Oropeza C (2020) Haplaxius crudus (Hemiptera: Cixiidae) transmits the lethal yellowing phytoplasmas, 16SrIV, to Pritchardia pacifica Seem. & H. Wendl (Arecaceae) in Yucatan, Mexico. Neotropical Entomology 49, 795-805.

* Mou DF, Di Lella B, Halbert SE, Bextine B, Helmick EE, Bahder BW (2022) Acquisition and transmission of the lethal bronzing phytoplasma by Haplaxius crudus using infected palm spear leaves and artificial feeding media. Phytopathology 112(10), 2052-2061.
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma palmae' (PHYPPA) Known vector
* Howard FW, Norris R, Thomas D (1983) Evidence of transmission of palm lethal yellowing agent by a planthopper, Myndus crudus (Homoptera, Cixiidae). Tropical Agriculture 60, 168–171.
Palm lethal yellowing type syndromes (PHYP56) Known vector
* Howard FW, Norris R, Thomas D (1983) Evidence of transmission of palm lethal yellowing agent by a planthopper, Myndus crudus (Homoptera, Cixiidae). Tropical Agriculture 60, 168–171.