Exitianus
Ball, 1929
Species Guides
3- Exitianus exitiosus(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
- Exitianus nigrens
- Exitianus picatus
Exitianus is a of leafhoppers in the Cicadellidae, containing over 50 described . At least one species, Exitianus atratus, has been demonstrated to transmit phytoplasmas—bacterial plant —to bean plants in Colombia. The genus was established by Ball in 1929 and is classified within the tribe Chiasmini.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exitianus: /ɛk.sɪˈtiː.a.nʊs/
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Distribution
Exitianus atratus has been documented in Colombia. The as a whole has a global distribution with observations spanning multiple continents, though specific range boundaries for most remain undefined.
Behavior
Exitianus atratus has been observed transmitting phytoplasmas of groups 16SrI and 16SrVII to uninfected bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris) under experimental conditions.
Ecological Role
Exitianus atratus serves as a for phytoplasma plant , facilitating transmission of bacterial to urban trees and agricultural crops.
Human Relevance
Exitianus atratus is a confirmed for phytoplasma affecting urban trees and bean crops in Colombia, marking the first documented transmission of 16SrVII phytoplasmas by any insect vector worldwide and the first 16SrI transmission in South America.