Austroasca alfalfae (Evans)
The Lucerne Leafhopper
Caution
Many of the insects depicted on these pages are outwardly similar and you should not use photographs as the sole means of identification. These pages form part of a scientific key which will assist a trained entomologist to identify the species accurately.
Austroasca alfalfae (Evans 1941)
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.
