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Rose leafhopper (
Edwardsiana rosae
) damage to leaves
of
Rosa
.
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Adults of
Edwardsiana flavescens
.
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Final-instar nymphs of sycamore leafhopper (
Edwardsiana
nigriloba
).
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Chrysanthemum leafhopper (
Eupteryx melissae
).
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Eupteryx melissae
Curtis (
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)
Chrysanthemum leafhopper
A generally common species on Lamiaceae, including
ornamentals such as diviner's sage (
Salvia divinorum
)
and
Phlomis
; other hosts include
Chrysanthemum
,
hollyhock (
Alcea rosea
) and tree mallow (
Lavatera
arborea
). Attacks are sometimes noted on garden or
greenhouse-grown plants during the summer months,
infested leaves developing a sickly, flecked appearance.
The adults (2.9-3.4 mm long) are whitish or greenish
white, with distinctive greenish, blackish or greyish
markings.
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Chrysanthemum leafhopper (
Eupteryx melissae
) damage to
leaves of
Salvia
.
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