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''Empoasca decedens'' is a species of leafhoppers belonging to the family Cicadellidae. This species has a small, slender body with a yellowish green coloration. Both males and females measure between in length.〔 ==Distribution and hosts== ''Empasca decedens'' is believed to be native to the Mediterranean region and is widely distributed here. However, it has been recorded in Middle Eastern countries such as Iran and Pakistan and also in various western Asiatic countries, including China, North Korea and India. Recently, ''E. decedens'' has been found in Madeira Island,〔 along with 3 morphotypes of Empoasca which reproduce parthenogenetically. Although it has generally been considered that ''E. decedens'' is a Mediterranean species, several publications show that it has a much wider area of distribution. Whether it is native to all of its range or has been recently introduced is not clear. ''Empoasca decedens'' can cause damage to many different food plants and is able to endure very diverse environmental conditions, which suggests that this species has a great potential to successfully colonize new areas. ''E. decedens'' has been recorded from 61 plant species of 50 genera belonging to 29 different families.〔 These food plants are spontaneous and cultivated, including ornamental and horticultural plants and fruit trees. About half of its host plants are herbaceous plants but it is also associated with trees and, to a lesser extent, with shrubs, either deciduous or perennial. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Empoasca decedens」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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