Prune Leafhopper
Edwardsiana prunicola
This record describes Edwardsiana prunicola (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
earliest NA record: NY 1900 (prob. died out in the east); earliest w. NA record: ID/WA 1930
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
- Edwardsiana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to, and widespread across the w. Palaearctic (Europe to C. Asia), adventive in NA (BC-CA-UT)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: various Rosaceae, also Ribes, Salix, Viburnum
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Edwardsiana prunicola (Edwards 1914)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Edwardsiana prunicola. 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 Prune Leafhopper (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Wolgemuth; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , v belov , TurtleDude
Frequently Asked Questions About Prune Leafhopper
What is Prune Leafhopper?
Prune Leafhopper (Edwardsiana prunicola) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Prune Leafhopper found?
Range: native to, and widespread across the w. Palaearctic (Europe to C. Asia), adventive in NA (BC-CA-UT)
What does Prune Leafhopper eat?
The diet of the Prune Leafhopper includes hosts: various Rosaceae, also Ribes, Salix, Viburnum.