EPPO Global Database

Cacopsylla picta(PSYLCO)

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 mali' (PHYPMA) Known vector
* Carraro L, Ferrini F, Ermacora P, Loi N (2008) Infectivity of Cacopsylla picta (Syn. Cacopsylla costalis), vector of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma mali' in North East Italy. Acta Horticulturae 781, 403-408.

* Jarausch B, Schwind N, Fuchs A, Jarausch W (2011) Characteristics of the spread of apple proliferation by its vector Cacopsylla picta. Phytopathology 101, 1471-1480.

* Mittelberger C, Obkircher L, Oettl S, Oppedisano T, Pedrazzoli F, Panassiti B, Kerschbamer C, Anfora G, Janik K (2017) The insect vector Cacopsylla picta vertically transmits the bacterium 'Candidatus Phytoplasma mali' to its progeny. Plant Pathology 66, 1015-1021.