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Edwardsiana
Edwardsiana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Species are found in Europe, Australia, and North America. The genus includes economically significant species such as Edwardsiana crataegi (apple leafhopper), which is a pest of fruit trees and serves as host for egg parasitoids in the genus Anagrus. Some species have been introduced to New Zealand and other regions.
Lopholeucaspis japonica
Japanese maple scale
Lopholeucaspis japonica is an invasive scale insect in the family Diaspididae, first described by Cockerell in 1897. Native to Asia, it has established populations across multiple continents including North America, Europe, and Australia. The species feeds on woody plants and has been documented on diverse hosts including crapemyrtle, pomegranate, citrus, and various ornamental shrubs. Its invasion has prompted detection efforts and biological control research, particularly regarding associated parasitoid wasps.
Spilonota
Bud moths
Spilonota is a globally distributed genus of tortricid moths in the subfamily Olethreutinae. The genus contains approximately 35 described species, with members recorded across Europe, Asia, North America, and other regions. Several species are significant agricultural pests, particularly of fruit trees. The most extensively studied species, Spilonota ocellana (eye-spotted bud moth), is a well-documented pest of apple and other rosaceous crops.