EPPO Global Database

Spissistilus festinus(STICFE)

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
Grablovirus vitis (GRBAV0) Known vector
* Bahder BW, Zalom FG, Jayanth M, Sudarshana MR (2016) Phylogeny of Geminivirus coat protein sequences and digital PCR aid in identifying Spissistilus festinus as a vector of Grapevine red blotch-associated virus. Phytopathology 106, 1223-1230.

* Flasco MT, Fuchs MF (2023) Two distinct genotypes of Spissistilus festinus (Say, 1830) reproduce and differentially transmit grapevine red blotch virus. Insects 14(10), 831. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14100831

* Flasco M, Hoyle V, Cieniewicz EJ, Roy B, McLane H, Perry KL, Loeb GM, Nault B, Cilia M & Fuchs M (2021) Grapevine red blotch virus is transmitted by the three-cornered alfalfa hopper in a circulative, nonpropagative mode with unique attributes. Phytopathology 111(10), 1851-1861. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-21-0061-R

* Flasco MT, Hoyle V, Cieniewicz EJ, Loeb G, McLane H, Perry K, Fuchs MF (2023) The three-cornered alfalfa hopper, Spissistilus festinus, Is a vector of grapevine red blotch virus in vineyards. Viruses 15(4), 927.  https://doi.org/10.3390/v15040927