Edwardsiana prunicola

Description

A small yellowish leafhopper associated with various tree species, including Prunus.  Identification of Edwardsiana species is very difficult; to identify this species, dissection of the male and examination of internal male genitalia is needed.  

Noting the host plant for the Edwardsiana can support identification. 

Similar Species

other Edwardsiana

Identification difficulty

male

Recording advice

Photograph of insect and of dissected male genitalia.  If possible, you should note the host plant

Habitat

Sloe, cultivated plum, currant, Viburnum lantana, sallow (Le Quesne, 1981) 

UK Status

Common (see UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded, but almost certainly overlooked due to identification difficulty

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Records on NatureSpot:
2
First record:
12/09/2025 (Timms, Sue)
Last record:
22/09/2025 (Timms, Sue)

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