Edwardsiana rosae
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Rose Leafhopper
Edwardsiana rosae, commonly known as the Rose Leafhopper, is a leafhopper in the Cicadellidae. It is a member of the Typhlocybinae, a group characterized by their small size and association with woody plants. The species was described by Linnaeus in 1758, making it one of the earlier described leafhopper species. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning parts of Asia, Europe, and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Edwardsiana rosae: /ɛd.wɜrdˈzi.æ.nə ˈroʊ.zi/
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Distribution
Beijing (China); Belgorod (Russia); British Columbia (Canada); Buryat (Russia); California (USA). These records indicate a wide but disjunct distribution across the Northern Hemisphere.
Host Associations
- Rosa - Specific epithet 'rosae' indicates association with rose plants
Similar Taxa
- Edwardsiana crataegiCongeneric in same , likely similar in and
- Typhlocyba speciesMembers of same Typhlocybinae with similar small body form and plant-feeding habits
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'rosae' directly references Rosa (rose), indicating the original description was based on specimens collected from rose plants. This naming convention is common in early entomological literature where were often named after their plants.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 109 observations of this , suggesting it is not uncommon in areas where it occurs, though it may be under-recorded due to its small size.