Insects Feeding
on this Plant:
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Bromus tectorum (Downy Brome) [Poaceae]
(observations are from Wyoming Agr. Exp. Sta., Clark et al., Brust et al., Spencer & Steyskal)
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Chrysomelidae: Oulema melanopus Clk2004
Diptera (Flies)
Agromyzidae: Cerodontha incisa [larvae are leaf-miners; widespread in the northern half of USA, also in Canada] SS1986, Cerodontha muscina [larvae are leaf-miners; widespread] SS1986
Orthoptera (Grasshoppers)
Acrididae: Arphia conspersa (Speckle-Winged Grasshopper) Wy1994, Arphia pseudonietana (Red-Winged Grasshopper) Wy1994, Camnula pellucida (Clear-Winged Grasshopper) Wy1994, Dissosteira carolina (Carolina Grasshopper) Wy1994, Eritettix simplex (Velvet-striped Grasshopper) [a host plant of nymphs; this grasshopper is found in mesic to dry grassy areas] Wy1994 BHW2008, Melanoplus borealis borealis (Northern Grasshopper) Wy1994, Melanoplus confusus (Little Pasture Grasshopper) [this grasshopper is found in various grassland habitats] Wy1994 BHW2008, Melanoplus foedus (Striped Sand Grasshopper) Wy1994, Melanoplus sanguinipes (Migratory Grasshopper) [a preferred host plant; this grasshopper is found in open areas, woodland openings, & roadsides] Wy1994 BHW2008, Mermiria bivittata (Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper) [this grasshopper is found in open grassy areas] Wy1994 BHW2008, Phoetaliotes nebrascensis (Large-Headed Grasshopper) [this grasshopper is found in various grassland habitats] Wy1994 BHW2008