Neoaliturus haematoceps (Mulstant et Rey, 1855) (Fig. 33)

Recorded damage and economic importance in the orchards of Iran: A vector of citrus stubborn disease and also sesame phyllody (Omidi et al. 2011).

Recorded damage in the orchards of other parts of the world: A potentional pest of olive orchards in Turkey. A vector for Spiroplasma citri in Europe and a potential vector for stolbur (Stol) and Aster yellows (AY) in vineyards and a phytoplasma disease in carrot fields of Israel (Orenstein et al. 2003, Bozbuga & Elekcioglu 2008).

Recorded distribution in Iran: Widely distributed (Mozaffarian & Wilson 2016).

Conclusion: The species is a serious disease vector in the orchards of Iran and other parts of the world.