Insects Feeding
on this Plant:
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Potamogeton epihydrus (Ribbon-Leaved Pondweed) [Potamogetonaceae]
(observations are from Clark et al., Harms & Grodowitz)
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Chrysomelidae: Donacia hirticollis [feeds on roots and/or leaves, found in NE USA & Canada, including Michigan] Clk2004 HG2009
Diptera (Flies)
Chironomidae: Cricotopus flavipes [larvae mine submerged leaves, found in Ohio & Michigan] HG2009; Ephydridae: Hydrellia ascita [larvae feed on submerged leaves, found in Ohio & Michigan] HG2009, Hydrellia bilobifera [larvae feed on submerged leaves, found in Ohio & other areas of the USA] HG2009, Hydrellia cruralis [larvae feed on submerged leaves, rarely on floating leaves; found in NE USA, including Michigan] HG2009, Hydrellia discursa [larvae feed on submerged leaves, found in Tennessee] HG2009, Hydrellia trichaeta [larvae feed on submerged leaves, found in Connecticut & Rhode Island] HG2009
Lepidoptera (Butterflies, Skippers, & Moths)
Crambidae: Parapoynx obscuralis (Obscure Pondweed Moth) [larvae feed on floating leaves, found in E. USA & SE Canada] HG2009