Edwardsiana crataegi

Edwardsiana crataegi

Description

A small yellow leaf hopper associated with Hawthorn and other species in Rosaceae family. The apices of the forewings are usually tinted brown or greyish, and the midline of the clavus is usually slightly darkened. 

Similar Species

other Edwardsiana species

Identification difficulty

male

Recording advice

Examination of the internal genitalia of a male specimen is needed.  If known, state the host plant species in your notes

Habitat

Hedgerows, gardens, scrubland, etc.

UK Status
VC55 Status

Rarely recorded, but almost certainly overlooked due to identification difficulty

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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