Empoa scripta
(McAtee, 1919)
Empoa scripta is a of leafhopper in the Cicadellidae, Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the Empoa, it possesses the distinctive brochosomes—nanoparticle coatings that provide superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties to the and wings. The species has been documented across parts of North America including British Columbia, Idaho, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, and New York.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Empoa scripta: /ˈɛm.poʊ.ə ˈskrɪp.tə/
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Distribution
British Columbia, Idaho, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New York