Empoa saffrana
This record describes Empoa saffrana (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Yellow/green wings with a chain of dark spots at the ends of the wings.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Cicadellidae (Typical Leafhoppers)
- Subfamily
- Typhlocybinae
- Tribe
- Typhlocybini
- Genus
- Empoa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA (QC-VA to ON-MN-KS)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Fagus grandifolia (American beech), Ostrya virginiana (hop-hornbeam), Ulmus americana, Ulmus sp. (elm)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Empoa saffrana McAtee 1926
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Empoa saffrana. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Empoa saffrana (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by v belov , TurtleDude
Frequently Asked Questions About Empoa saffrana
What is Empoa saffrana?
Empoa saffrana is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Empoa saffrana?
~3mm
How do you identify Empoa saffrana?
Yellow/green wings with a chain of dark spots at the ends of the wings.
Where is Empoa saffrana found?
Range: e. NA (QC-VA to ON-MN-KS)
What does Empoa saffrana eat?
The diet of the Empoa saffrana includes hosts: Fagus grandifolia (American beech), Ostrya virginiana (hop-hornbeam), Ulmus americana, Ulmus sp. (elm).