Edwardsiana lethierryi

Alternative names
Edwardsiana hippocastani
Description

A small, pale yellowish leafhopper associated with maples and limes, possibly also elm and hazel.  Identification is only possible by dissecting males and examining internal genitalia. 

Similar Species

Other Edwardsiana.

Identification difficulty

males

Recording advice

Males have to be dissected.  You must record host plant

Habitat

various deciduous trees and shrubs

UK Status
VC55 Status

Rarely recorded; almost certainly under-recorded due to ID difficulties

Further Information

See Biedermann & Niedringhaus 2009

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Bugs
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
25/09/2025 (Timms, Sue)
Last record:
25/09/2025 (Timms, Sue)

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