EPPO Global Database

Neoaliturus haematoceps(NEOAHA)

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
Becurtovirus betae (BCTIV0) Known vector
* Miozzi L, Rotunno S, Frascati F, Marra M, Nugnes F, Bernardo U, Marian D, Bertacca S, Ballardini M, Accotto GP, Vaira AM (2026) Vector-enabled metagenomics reveals the first detection of the geminivirus beet curly top Iran virus in Europe. Journal of General Virology. 107(8), 002271. https://doi.org/10.1099/jgv.0.002271
Curtovirus betae (BCTV00) Known vector
* Taheri H, Izadpanah K, Behjatnia SAA (2012) Circulifer haematoceps, the vector of beet curly top Iran virus. Iranian Journal of Plant Pathology 48(1), 45.
Spiroplasma citri (SPIRCI) Known vector
* Sagouti T, Belabess Z, Rhallabi N, Barka EA, Tahiri A, Lahlali R (2022) Citrus Stubborn Disease: current insights on an enigmatic problem prevailing in Citrus orchards. Microorganisms 10(1), 183. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10010183
------- as Circulifer haematoceps. Main vector of S. citri in the Mediterranean region. also present in Middle East.