EPPO Global Database

Poophilus costalis(POOPCO)

Hosts

Important note about the classification of host plants in GD:
Categories have been assigned by the EPPO Secretariat on the basis of available data at the time of entry. They correspond to a qualitative evaluation of the importance of the host plant for the pest concerned and remain indicative only.
Further explanation of categories is available in the guide.
Organism Type
Ambrosia artemisiifolia (AMBEL) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Aster asagrayi (ASTAS) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
------- As Aster ciliosus (Turcz.) Hand. -Mazz.
Bidens pilosa (BIDPI) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Boehmeria cylindrica (BOHCY) Wild/Weed
* Sahayaraj K, Saranya B, Sayed S, Estelle LYL, Madasamy K (2021) Biofoam of spittlebug, Poophilus costalis (Walker): preferential sites, temperature regulation, chemical composition and antimicrobial activity. Insects 12(4), 340. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12040340
Clitoria ternatea (CXCTE) Wild/Weed
* Sahayaraj K, Saranya B, Sayed S, Estelle LYL, Madasamy K (2021) Biofoam of spittlebug, Poophilus costalis (Walker): preferential sites, temperature regulation, chemical composition and antimicrobial activity. Insects 12(4), 340. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12040340
Cyanthillium cinereum (VENCI) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
------- As Vernonia cinerea.
Cynodon dactylon (CYNDA) Wild/Weed
* Sahayaraj K, Saranya B, Sayed S, Estelle LYL, Madasamy K (2021) Biofoam of spittlebug, Poophilus costalis (Walker): preferential sites, temperature regulation, chemical composition and antimicrobial activity. Insects 12(4), 340. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12040340
Erigeron canadensis (ERICA) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Gynura elliptica (GYUEL) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Heliotropium arboreum (TOUAR) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
------- As Messerschmidia argentea.
Humulus scandens (HUMJA) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Hyptis suaveolens (HPYSU) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Ipomoea pes-caprae (IPOPC) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Launaea cornuta (LNECO) Wild/Weed
* Agboyi LK, Agboton C, Komlan W, Brimah H, Manuele T (2016) La cicadelle ecumeuse Poophilus costalis (Walker), une nouvelle menace pour la production de maïs (Zea mays) au Togo: écologie, dynamique de sa population et agents de lutte biologique endogènes. Poster presented a t a Conference (Journées Scientifiques Internationales de Lomé).
Lawsonia inermis (LAWIN) Wild/Weed
* Sahayaraj K, Saranya B, Sayed S, Estelle LYL, Madasamy K (2021) Biofoam of spittlebug, Poophilus costalis (Walker): preferential sites, temperature regulation, chemical composition and antimicrobial activity. Insects 12(4), 340. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12040340
Mimosa pudica (MIMPU) Wild/Weed
* Sahayaraj K, Saranya B, Sayed S, Estelle LYL, Madasamy K (2021) Biofoam of spittlebug, Poophilus costalis (Walker): preferential sites, temperature regulation, chemical composition and antimicrobial activity. Insects 12(4), 340. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12040340

* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Ocimum americanum (OCICA) Wild/Weed
* Sahayaraj K, Saranya B, Sayed S, Estelle LYL, Madasamy K (2021) Biofoam of spittlebug, Poophilus costalis (Walker): preferential sites, temperature regulation, chemical composition and antimicrobial activity. Insects 12(4), 340. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12040340
Parthenium hysterophorus (PTNHY) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Phyllanthus amarus (PYLAM) Wild/Weed
* Sahayaraj K, Saranya B, Sayed S, Estelle LYL, Madasamy K (2021) Biofoam of spittlebug, Poophilus costalis (Walker): preferential sites, temperature regulation, chemical composition and antimicrobial activity. Insects 12(4), 340. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12040340
Rottboellia cochinchinensis (ROOEX) Wild/Weed
* Agboyi LK, Agboton C, Komlan W, Brimah H, Manuele T (2016) La cicadelle ecumeuse Poophilus costalis (Walker), une nouvelle menace pour la production de maïs (Zea mays) au Togo: écologie, dynamique de sa population et agents de lutte biologique endogènes. Poster presented a t a Conference (Journées Scientifiques Internationales de Lomé).
Rumex acetosa (RUMAC) Wild/Weed
* Bhat DM (2017) First report of some insect pests damaging Rumex acetosa L. in Kashmir Himalaya. Trends in Biosciences 10(12), 2168-2171.
Sesbania sp. (SEBSS) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Sigesbeckia orientalis (SIKOR) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Tephrosia purpurea (TEPPU) Wild/Weed
* Sahayaraj K, Saranya B, Sayed S, Estelle LYL, Madasamy K (2021) Biofoam of spittlebug, Poophilus costalis (Walker): preferential sites, temperature regulation, chemical composition and antimicrobial activity. Insects 12(4), 340. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12040340
Tridax procumbens (TRQPR) Wild/Weed
* Sahayaraj K, Saranya B, Sayed S, Estelle LYL, Madasamy K (2021) Biofoam of spittlebug, Poophilus costalis (Walker): preferential sites, temperature regulation, chemical composition and antimicrobial activity. Insects 12(4), 340. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12040340

* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Wedelia calendulacea (WEDCA) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Wollastonia dentata (WEDPR) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
------- As Wedelia prostrata.
Youngia japonica (UOUJA) Wild/Weed
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Ageratum conyzoides (AGECO) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Ageratum houstonianum (AGEHO) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Allocasuarina fraseriana (ALXFR) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
------- Casuarina fraseriana.
Artemisia capillaris (ARTCP) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Baccharoides guineensis (BHDGU) Host
* Duviard D (1970) Place de Vernonia guineensis Benth. (Composées) dans la biocénose d'une savane préforestière de Côte d'Ivoire. Annales de l'Université d'Abidjan. Série Ecologie, 3(1), 7-174.
------- As Vernonia guineensis.
Casuarina equisetifolia (CSUEQ) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Casuarina glauca (CSUGL) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Cenchrus americanus (PESGL) Host
* Tanzubil PB, Yakubu EA (2010) Insect pests of millet in Northern Ghana. 1. Farmers' perceptions and damage potential. International Journal of Pest Management 43(2), 133-136.
Chrysanthemum indicum (CHYIN) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Colocasia esculenta (CXSES) Host
* BhattacharyyaA, Mandai SK (2006) Pests infesting taro (Colocasia esculenta L.) in West Bengal. Indian Agriculturist 50(3/4), 153-156.
Commelina diffusa (COMDI) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Corchorus olitorius (CRGOL) Host
* Sahayaraj K, Saranya B, Sayed S, Estelle LYL, Madasamy K (2021) Biofoam of spittlebug, Poophilus costalis (Walker): preferential sites, temperature regulation, chemical composition and antimicrobial activity. Insects 12(4), 340. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12040340
Crassocephalum rubens (CRSRU) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Digitaria exilis (DIGEX) Host
* Umaru AB, Kolo IN, Bright EO Abo, ME (2010) Incidence of pests and diseases of acha at Badeggi in the Southern Guinea savanna zone of Nigeria. Nigeria Agricultural Journal 41(1), 52-56.
Digitaria iburua (DIGIB) Host
* Umaru AB, Kolo IN, Bright EO Abo, ME (2010) Incidence of pests and diseases of acha at Badeggi in the Southern Guinea savanna zone of Nigeria. Nigeria Agricultural Journal 41(1), 52-56.
Emilia sonchifolia (EMISO) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Eragrostis viscosa (ERAVS) Host
* Sahayaraj K, Saranya B, Sayed S, Estelle LYL, Madasamy K (2021) Biofoam of spittlebug, Poophilus costalis (Walker): preferential sites, temperature regulation, chemical composition and antimicrobial activity. Insects 12(4), 340. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12040340
------- As Eragrostis amabilis.
Ipomoea batatas (IPOBA) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Lactuca indica (LACIN) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Lavandula angustifolia (LAVAN) Host
* Saini MS, Razak N, Ahmad I (2011) Poophilus costalis Walker (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae): A possible constraint to commercial exploitation of Lavendula angustifolia Mill in Kashmir Himalaya with affinity for C3 photosynthetic plants. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 5(11), 2278-2282.
Lavandula sp. (LAVSS) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Melissa officinalis (MLSOF) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Oryza sativa (ORYSA) Host
 * Koudamiloro, Nwilene FE, Silue D, Togola A, Oyetunji O, Sere Y,  Akogbeto M (2014) Identification of insect vectors of Rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) in Benin. Journal of Entomology 11(3), 153-162.

* Pawar AD, Bhalla OP (1974) Pest complex of rice in Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Entomology 36(4), 358-359.

* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Saccharum officinarum (SACOF) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Saccharum sinense (SACSI) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Setaria italica (SETIT) Host
* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
------- As Chaetochloa italica var. germanica.
Sorghum bicolor (SORVU) Host
* Ajayi O, Oboite FA (2000) Importance of spittle bugs, Locris rubens (Erichson) and Poophilus costalis (Walker) on sorghum in West and Central Africa, with emphasis on Nigeria. Annals of Applied Biology 136(1), 9-14.

* Shih HT, Tsay HC, Yang JT (2005) Notes on the geographic distribution and host plants for Poophilus costalis (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae). Plant Protection Bulletin 47, 171–178.
Vigna radiata (PHSAU) Host
* Venkateshalu, Shankara Murthy M (2013) Occurrence of spittle bug, Poophilus costalis Walker (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae) on greengram. Insect Environment 19(2), 111-112.
Withania somnifera (WITSO) Host
* Bulganin Mitra, Biswabrata Biswas (2002) Insects of Aswagandha in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Insect Environment 8(3), 122.
Zea mays (ZEAMX) Host
* Agboyi LK, Agboton C, Komlan W, Brimah H, Manuele T (2016) La cicadelle ecumeuse Poophilus costalis (Walker), une nouvelle menace pour la production de maïs (Zea mays) au Togo: écologie, dynamique de sa population et agents de lutte biologique endogènes. Poster presented a t a Conference (Journées Scientifiques Internationales de Lomé).