Faunistic Study of Auchenorrhyncha in Olive Orchards in Greece, Including First Records of Species

The study of Auchenorrhyncha species composition in Greek olive orchards is crucial due to the potential threat of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> invading the region. Recent studies have begun exploring agricultural landscapes, particularly olive and citrus orchards. From 2016 to 2022, biodiv...

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Main Authors: Zoi Thanou, Myrto Stamouli, Anastasia Magklara, David Theodorou, Georgia Stamatakou, Georgios Konidis, Panagiota Koufopoulou, Christos Lyberopoulos, Sofia Tribonia, Petros Vetsos, Andreas Katribouzas, Argyro Kalaitzaki, Georgios Papadoulis, Antonios Tsagkarakis
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author Zoi Thanou
Myrto Stamouli
Anastasia Magklara
David Theodorou
Georgia Stamatakou
Georgios Konidis
Panagiota Koufopoulou
Christos Lyberopoulos
Sofia Tribonia
Petros Vetsos
Andreas Katribouzas
Argyro Kalaitzaki
Georgios Papadoulis
Antonios Tsagkarakis
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Myrto Stamouli
Anastasia Magklara
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Georgia Stamatakou
Georgios Konidis
Panagiota Koufopoulou
Christos Lyberopoulos
Sofia Tribonia
Petros Vetsos
Andreas Katribouzas
Argyro Kalaitzaki
Georgios Papadoulis
Antonios Tsagkarakis
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description The study of Auchenorrhyncha species composition in Greek olive orchards is crucial due to the potential threat of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> invading the region. Recent studies have begun exploring agricultural landscapes, particularly olive and citrus orchards. From 2016 to 2022, biodiversity surveys were conducted in thirteen olive orchards across three regions of Greece: Peloponnese, Sterea Ellada, and the Northeast Aegean. Malaise traps were installed in each orchard and monitored monthly, supplemented by sweep net sampling in two orchards to capture less mobile species and assess their association with host plants. A total of 14,771 specimens were collected, representing 125 species predominantly feeding on weeds. The dominant species were the Typhlocybinae <i>Hebata decipiens</i> and <i>Zyginidia pullula</i>, while <i>Euscelis lineolata</i> was the most common Deltocephalinae. Aphrophoridae, including <i>Philaenus spumarius</i> and <i>Neophilaenus campestris</i>, were more effectively collected with sweep nets, primarily from <i>Avena sterilis</i> L. This study offers a detailed overview of the Auchenorrhyncha fauna in Greek olive orchards, providing essential insights for developing strategies to prevent the invasion of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i>.
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spelling doaj-art-8f72d67bf59545cb9fe7ab9939cbc7232025-08-20T02:55:49ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952024-11-011412279210.3390/agronomy14122792Faunistic Study of Auchenorrhyncha in Olive Orchards in Greece, Including First Records of SpeciesZoi Thanou0Myrto Stamouli1Anastasia Magklara2David Theodorou3Georgia Stamatakou4Georgios Konidis5Panagiota Koufopoulou6Christos Lyberopoulos7Sofia Tribonia8Petros Vetsos9Andreas Katribouzas10Argyro Kalaitzaki11Georgios Papadoulis12Antonios Tsagkarakis13Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Sericulture and Apiculture, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceInstitute of Olive Tree, Subtropical Plants and Viticulture, Hellenic Agricultural Organization ‘DEMETER’, 731 00 Chania, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Sericulture and Apiculture, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, GreeceThe study of Auchenorrhyncha species composition in Greek olive orchards is crucial due to the potential threat of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> invading the region. Recent studies have begun exploring agricultural landscapes, particularly olive and citrus orchards. From 2016 to 2022, biodiversity surveys were conducted in thirteen olive orchards across three regions of Greece: Peloponnese, Sterea Ellada, and the Northeast Aegean. Malaise traps were installed in each orchard and monitored monthly, supplemented by sweep net sampling in two orchards to capture less mobile species and assess their association with host plants. A total of 14,771 specimens were collected, representing 125 species predominantly feeding on weeds. The dominant species were the Typhlocybinae <i>Hebata decipiens</i> and <i>Zyginidia pullula</i>, while <i>Euscelis lineolata</i> was the most common Deltocephalinae. Aphrophoridae, including <i>Philaenus spumarius</i> and <i>Neophilaenus campestris</i>, were more effectively collected with sweep nets, primarily from <i>Avena sterilis</i> L. This study offers a detailed overview of the Auchenorrhyncha fauna in Greek olive orchards, providing essential insights for developing strategies to prevent the invasion of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i>.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/12/2792leafhoppersolive<i>Xylella fastidiosa</i>potential vectorAphrophoridaenew records
spellingShingle Zoi Thanou
Myrto Stamouli
Anastasia Magklara
David Theodorou
Georgia Stamatakou
Georgios Konidis
Panagiota Koufopoulou
Christos Lyberopoulos
Sofia Tribonia
Petros Vetsos
Andreas Katribouzas
Argyro Kalaitzaki
Georgios Papadoulis
Antonios Tsagkarakis
Faunistic Study of Auchenorrhyncha in Olive Orchards in Greece, Including First Records of Species
Agronomy
leafhoppers
olive
<i>Xylella fastidiosa</i>
potential vector
Aphrophoridae
new records
title Faunistic Study of Auchenorrhyncha in Olive Orchards in Greece, Including First Records of Species
title_full Faunistic Study of Auchenorrhyncha in Olive Orchards in Greece, Including First Records of Species
title_fullStr Faunistic Study of Auchenorrhyncha in Olive Orchards in Greece, Including First Records of Species
title_full_unstemmed Faunistic Study of Auchenorrhyncha in Olive Orchards in Greece, Including First Records of Species
title_short Faunistic Study of Auchenorrhyncha in Olive Orchards in Greece, Including First Records of Species
title_sort faunistic study of auchenorrhyncha in olive orchards in greece including first records of species
topic leafhoppers
olive
<i>Xylella fastidiosa</i>
potential vector
Aphrophoridae
new records
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/12/2792
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