Insects Feeding
on these Plants:
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Myriophyllum heterophyllum (Variable Water Milfoil) [Haloragaceae]
(observations are from Harms & Grodowitz)
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Chrysomelidae: Donacia cincticornis [feeds on roots & leaves, observed in Michigan] HG2009; Curculionidae: Parenthis vestitus [feeds on emergent leaves & stems, observed in Michigan] HG2009
Lepidoptera (Butterflies, Skippers, & Moths)
Crambidae: Parapoynx allionealis (Watermilfoil Leafcutter Moth) [feeds on submerged leaves, this insect has been found in Michigan & Illinois] HG2009
Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
Leptoceridae: Mystacides longicornis (Grouse Wing Caddisfly) [feeds on submerged leaves, petioles, & stems; found in NE USA & Great Lakes region, including Michigan] HG2009, Oecetis cinerascens (Furry Caddisfly) [feeds on submerged leaves, petioles, & stems; found in E. USA & SE Canada] HG2009, Triaenodes injustus [feeds on submerged leaves, petioles, & stems; found in E. USA & SE Canada] HG2009, Triaenodes marginatus [feeds on submerged leaves, petioles, & stems; found in E. USA] HG2009