Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca sequence type 53 was found to be associated with olive
trees showing extensive twig and branch dieback and plant death in the Gallipoli area of …

The Philaenus spumarius L.(Hemiptera Aphrophoridae) is a xylem-sap feeder vector that
acquires Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca ST53 during feeding on infected plants. The …

Semi-natural habitats are considered fundamental for biodiversity conservation and the
provision of biological control services in agroecosystems. However, crop pests that exploit …

Spatial-temporal dynamics of spittlebug populations, together with transmission biology, are
of major importance to outline the disease epidemiology of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca …

Simple Summary Spittlebugs are the most abundant and widespread xylem-sap feeder
insects in Europe. They are also the only proven vectors of the notorious bacterium Xylella …

A comprehensive list of all known host plant species utilised by the Meadow Spittlebug
(Philaenus spumarius (L.)) is presented, compiled from published and unpublished sources …

Simple Summary Although global change is expected to modify the threat posed by plant
pathogens, not much is known about how a changing climate will affect the epidemiology of …

Philaenus spumarius (Ps) is considered the main insect vector of the bacterium Xylella
fastidiosa (Xf) in Europe. As such, it is a key actor of the Xf pathosystem on which …

Philaenus spumarius is a cosmopolitan species that has become a major threat to European
agriculture being recognized as the main vector of the introduced plant pathogen Xylella …

The bacterium Xylella fastidiosa is mainly transmitted by the meadow spittlebug Philaenus
spumarius in Europe, where it has caused significant economic damage to olive and almond …