Empoasca mexara is a leafhopper in the Cicadellidae, described by Ross & Moore in 1957. It belongs to the Empoasca, a group of small, plant-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. The species is known from distribution records in Arizona (USA) and Mexico. Like other Empoasca species, it likely feeds on plant sap using . The taxonomic status of this species varies between sources, with Catalogue of Life listing it as a synonym while GBIF treats it as accepted.

Identification

Specific diagnostic features for E. mexara are not documented in available sources. Members of Empoasca are generally small (typically 3-5 mm), slender leafhoppers with green or yellow-green coloration. -level identification within Empoasca typically requires examination of male genitalia and other microscopic features.

Distribution

Arizona, United States; Mexico.

Similar Taxa

  • Empoasca fabaeThe is the most economically important and well-studied in the , sharing similar and with E. mexara but differing in distribution and associations.
  • Other Empoasca speciesNumerous exist within this large , many of which are morphologically similar and require detailed examination for accurate identification.

More Details

Taxonomic Status Uncertainty

There is conflicting information regarding the taxonomic status of E. mexara. Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as an accepted with exact name matching.

Data Deficiency

Very little -specific information is available for E. mexara in scientific literature. Most available knowledge about Empoasca comes from studies of E. fabae and other economically important species.

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