Austroasca alfalfae (Evans 1941)
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Common Name: Lucerne Leafhopper 

Subfamily/Tribe: Typhlocybinae: Empoascini

Distribution: Qld, NSW

Economic Status: Found on lucerne, although not reported as causing economic loss. Has also been reported on genetically modified cotton.

Notes: It is very difficult to differentiate this species from other species of Austroasca found in Australia except by examination of the male genitalia.

 

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Document 5202, submitted 15 September 2005
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