Edwardsiana rosae
This record describes Edwardsiana rosae (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 3-4mm. Pale or yellowish but variable in colour without strong markings. Perhaps the most difficult of all leafhopper genera, with 21 UK species, of which only two are easily identified; the other 19 cannot be identified based on external features alone. Dissection and photos of male aedeagus required. On Rosaceae, the only Edwardsiana species to occur commonly on roses. Common (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 ) Rarely recorded due to identification difficulty. No additional images available for this species.
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
Habitat
On Rosaceae, the only Edwardsiana species to occur commonly on roses.
Seasonal Activity
Summer-Autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common (ref:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Edwardsiana rosae. 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 Edwardsiana rosae (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Edwardsiana rosae
What is Edwardsiana rosae?
Edwardsiana rosae is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Edwardsiana rosae?
3-4mm. Pale or yellowish but variable in colour without strong markings. Perhaps the most difficult of all leafhopper genera, with 21 UK species, of which only two are easily identified; the other 19 cannot be identified based on external features alone.
Where is Edwardsiana rosae found?
Habitat: On Rosaceae, the only Edwardsiana species to occur commonly on roses.
When is Edwardsiana rosae active?
Edwardsiana rosae: seasonal activity - Summer-Autumn..