Abstract
Citrus leprosis (Citrus leprosis virus - CiLV) is one of the most serious citrus diseases due to the economic and environmental damage it causes. Under field conditions the virus is vectored by Brevipalpus spp. In commercial citrus orchards in Brazil and Mexico Brevipalpus yothersi Baker is predominant and considered one of the main vector species of citrus leprosis. However, the factors …