Empoasca fabae

Pronunciation
/em-POH-askuh fah-bay/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Empoasca fabae
Plural
Empoasca fabae

Definition

A species of leafhopper (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) that is a common agricultural pest, particularly on alfalfa and potatoes.

Etymology

The species name likely derives from its association with Fabaceae plants, though it also affects other crops.

Example

Empoasca fabae cause significant damage to soybean crops by sucking sap from leaves and transmitting viruses.

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