Ooctonus vulgatus (Hymenoptera, Mymaridae), a potential biocontrol agent to reduce populations of Philaenus spumarius (Hemiptera, Aphrophoridae) the main vector of Xylella fastidiosa in Europe

As a vector of Xylella fastidiosa (Wells, 1987) in Europe, the meadow spittlebug Philaenus spumarius (Linnaeus, 1758) (Hemiptera, Aphrophoridae) is a species of major concern. Therefore, tools and agents to control this ubiquitous insect that develops and feeds on hundreds of plant species are wante...

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Main Authors: Xavier Mesmin, Marguerite Chartois, Guénaëlle Genson, Jean-Pierre Rossi, Astrid Cruaud, Jean-Yves Rasplus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-03-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/8591.pdf