EPPO Global Database

Planococcus ficus(PLANFI)

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
Ampelovirus tetravitis (GLRAV4) Known vector
* Mahfoudhi N, Digiaro M, Dhouibi MH (2009) Transmission of grapevine leafroll viruses by Planococcus ficus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) and Ceroplastes rusci (Hemiptera: Coccidae). Plant Disease 93(10), 999-1002.
Ampelovirus trivitis (GLRAV3) Known vector
* Mahfoudhi N, Digiaro M, Dhouibi MH (2009) Transmission of grapevine leafroll viruses by Planococcus ficus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) and Ceroplastes rusci (Hemiptera: Coccidae). Plant Disease 93(10), 999-1002.
Vitivirus alphavitis (GVA000) Known vector
* Vončina D, Jagunić M, De Stradis A, Diaz-Lara A, Al Rwahnih M, Šćepanović M, Almeida RP (2024) New host plant species of grapevine virus A identified with vector-mediated infections. Plant Disease 108(1), 125-130.