Degree-day-based model to predict egg hatching of Philaenus spumarius (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae), the main vector of Xylella fastidiosa in Europe.

Philaenus spumarius L., the main vector of Xylella fastidiosa (Wells) in Europe, is a univoltine species that overwinters in the egg stage, and its nymphs emerge in late winter or spring. Predicting the time of egg hatching is essential for determining the precise times for deploying control strategies against insect pests.

Habitat manipulation for sustainable management of Philaenus spumarius, the main vector of Xylella fastidiosa in Europe.

Background: The unexpected Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) outbreak in Europe has led to aggressive management of the disease in recent years. As there is no cure for infected plants, management of vector populations is mandatory to contain the spread of Xf in infected areas. We aimed to assess the suitability of plant species commonly used as cover crops for the population growth of Philaenus spumarius L.

A Guild-Based Protocol to Target Potential Natural Enemies of (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae), a Vector of (Xanthomonadaceae): A Case Study with Spiders in the Olive Grove.

The olive grove is a key landscape across the Mediterranean basin. This agroecosystem is threatened by , the causal agent of the olive tree quick decline syndrome, being the main vector. A way to limit pest populations relies on the use of biological control agents such as arthropods.

Distribution and Relative Abundance of Insect Vectors of in Olive Groves of the Iberian Peninsula.

The phytosanitary emergency caused by the spread of in the Mediterranean has raised demands for a better understanding of the ecology of its presumed and candidate insect vectors. Here, we present the results of a two-year survey carried out in olive groves across southern, eastern and Central Spain and northeastern Portugal. Several sampling methods were tested and compared to select the most appropriate to estimate population levels of potential vectors of .

EPG combined with micro-CT and video recording reveals new insights on the feeding behavior of Philaenus spumarius.

The meadow spittlebug Philaenus spumarius plays a key role in the transmission of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa to olive in Apulia (South Italy). Currently, available data on P. spumarius feeding behavior is limited, and a real-time observation of the different steps involved in stylet insertion, exploratory probes, and ingestion, has never been carried out.