EPPO Global Database

Spiroplasma citri(SPIRCI)

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
Circulifer tenellus (CIRCTE) Known vector
* Sagouti T, Belabess Z, Rhallabi N, Barka EA, Tahiri A, Lahlali R (2022) Citrus Stubborn Disease: current insights on an enigmatic problem prevailing in Citrus orchards. Microorganisms 10(1), 183. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10010183
------- Major vector in the USA. Also present in the Middle East.
Neoaliturus haematoceps (NEOAHA) Known vector
* Sagouti T, Belabess Z, Rhallabi N, Barka EA, Tahiri A, Lahlali R (2022) Citrus Stubborn Disease: current insights on an enigmatic problem prevailing in Citrus orchards. Microorganisms 10(1), 183. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10010183
------- as Circulifer haematoceps. Main vector of S. citri in the Mediterranean region. also present in Middle East. 
Scaphytopius nitridus (SCAHNI) Known vector
* Oldfield, G., Kaloostian, G., Pierce, H., Calavan, E., Granlti, A., & Blue, R. (1976). Beet leafhopper transmits citrus stubborn disease. Hilgardia, 30(6), 15-15.

* Sagouti T, Belabess Z, Rhallabi N, Barka EA, Tahiri A, Lahlali R (2022) Citrus Stubborn Disease: current insights on an enigmatic problem prevailing in Citrus orchards. Microorganisms 10(1), 183. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10010183