EPPO Global Database

Reptalus quinquecostatus(REPTQU)

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 solani' (PHYPSO) Potential vector
* Chuche J, Danet JL, Salar P, Foissac X & Thiéry D (2016) Transmission of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma solani' by Reptalus quinquecostatus (Hemiptera: Cixiidae). Annals of Applied Biology 169(2), 214-223. 

* Mitrović M, Jakovljević M, Jović J, Krstić O, Kosovac A, Trivellone V, Jermini M, Toševski I & Cvrković T (2016) 'Candidatus Phytoplasma solani' genotypes associated with potato stolbur in Serbia and the role of Hyalesthes obsoletus and Reptalus panzeri (Hemiptera, Cixiidae) as natural vectors. European Journal of Plant Pathology 144(3), 619-630.