EPPO Global Database

Lethal yellowing type syndromes(PHYP56)

Vectors

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
Haplaxius crudus (MYNDCR) 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.
Nedotepa curta (NEDOCU) Potential vector
* Kwadjo KE, Beugré ND, Dietrich CH, Kodjo AT, Diallo HA, Yankey N, Dery S, Wilson M, Konan JL, Contaldo N, Paltrinieri S (2018) Identification of Nedotepa curta Dmitriev as a potential vector of the Côte d’Ivoire lethal yellowing phytoplasma in coconut palms sole or in mixed infection with a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’-related strain. Crop protection 110, 48-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2017.12.015