Insects Feeding
on these Plants:
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Potamogeton illinoensis (Illinois Pondweed) [Potamogetonaceae]
(observations are from Harms & Grodowitz)
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Chrysomelidae: Neohaemonia nigricornis [larvae feed on leaves, stipules, stems, & roots; found in Michigan, New York, & New Hampshire] HG2009
Diptera (Flies)
Chironomidae: Cricotopus flavipes [larvae mine submerged leaves, found in Ohio & Michigan] HG2009, Endochironomus nigricans [larvae bore into submerged leaves, where they are possible filter feeders; found in Michigan & Ohio] HG2009; Ephydridae: Hydrellia ascita [larvae feed on submerged leaves, found in Ohio & Michigan] HG2009, Hydrellia bilobifera [larvae feed on submerged leaves, rarely on floating 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