Community identification
Rose Leafhopper
Edwardsiana rosae
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera, Cicadellidae
- Size
- 3 to 4 millimeters in length
Natural Habitat
Found on the undersides of leaves of roses, apples, and related woody plants in gardens and orchards.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on plant sap by piercing leaf tissue and sucking out the fluids.
Behavior Patterns
Nymphs and adults feed on the undersides of leaves, causing stippling (white or yellow speckling) on the upper surface. They are active jumpers and flyers when disturbed.
Risks & Benefits
Risks include cosmetic damage to ornamental plants like roses through stippling and potentially weakening the plant during heavy infestations. They offer no notable benefits to gardeners.