Abstract
Brevipalpus are economically important mites due to their high polyphagy and the vector capacity of phytoviruses known as BTVs (Brevipalpus-borne viruses). Several crops can be affected by VTBs, including those of economic importance, such as citrus, coffee, passion fruit and ornamentals, such as orchids. In citrus, leprosis is the viral disease with the greatest impact on orchards, cause…