EPPO Global Database

Grapevine flavescence dorée phytoplasma(PHYP64)

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
Allygus sp. (ALLYSP) 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. 
Euscelidius variegatus (EUSDVA) 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. 
Fieberiella florii (FIEBFL) 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. 
Japananus hyalinus (JAPNHY) 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. 
Oncopsis alni (ONCSAL) Potential vector
* Maixner M, Reinert W, Darimont H (2000) Transmission of grapevine yellows by Oncopsis alni (Schrank) (Auchenorrhyncha: Macropsinae). Vitis 39, 83–84
Orientus ishidae (ORIEIS) Potential vector
* Jermini M, Schaerer S, Casati P, Corbani G, Quaglino F, Rigamonti I, Bianco P (2017) Orientus ishidae, un nouveau vecteur de la flavescence dorée au Tessin. Viticulture 49(5), 280–288.

* Lessio F, Picciau L, Gonella E, Mandrioli M, Tota F, Alma A (2016) The mosaic leafhopper Orientus ishidae: host plants, spatial distribution, infectivity, and transmission of 16SrV phytoplasmas to vines. Bulletin of Insectology 69(2), 277-289.
------- Considered to be a very occasional vector of 16SrV group phytoplasmas.

* Malembic-Maher S et al. (2020). When a Palearctic bacterium meets a Nearctic insect vector: Genetic and ecological insights into the emergence of the grapevine Flavescence dorée epidemics in Europe. PLoS Pathology 16(3), e1007967. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1007967
------- Secondary vector of FD.
Synophropsis lauri (SYNNLA) 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.
Dictyophara europaea (EPPTEU) Known vector
* Filippin L, Jović J, Cvrković T, Forte V, Clair D, Toševski I, Boudon-Padieu E, Borgo M, Angelini E (2009) Molecular characteristics of phytoplasmas associated with Flavescence dorée in clematis and grapevine and preliminary results on the role of Dictyophara europaea as a vector. Plant Pathology 58, 826-837. 
Lamprotettix nitidulus (LAMXNI) Known 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.
Scaphoideus titanus (SCAPLI) Known vector
* Chuche J, Thiéry D (2014) Biology and ecology of the Flavescence dorée vector Scaphoideus titanus: a review. Agronomy for sustainable development 34(2), 381-403.