Insects Feeding
on this Plant:
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Potamogeton richardsonii (Richardson's Pondweed) [Potamogetonaceae]
(observations are from Clark et al., Harms & Grodowitz)
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Chrysomelidae: Donacia cincticornis [feeds on roots and/or leaves, observed in Michigan] HG2009, 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, Endochironomus nigricans [larvae bore into submerged leaves, where they are possible filter-feeders; found in Michigan & Ohio] HG2009, Glyptotendipes dreisbachi [larvae bore into stems, petioles, & leaf midribs, where they are filter-feeders; found in Ohio & Michigan] HG2009, Polypedilum sordens [larvae bore into stems, petioles, & leaf midribs, where they are filter-feeders; found in NE USA, including Ohio & Michigan; also found in Europe] HG2009; Ephydridae: Hydrellia ascita [larvae feed on submerged leaves, found in Ohio & Michigan] HG2009, Hydrellia bergi [larvae bore into stems & petioles, observed in Michigan] HG2009, Hydrellia cruralis [larvae feed on submerged leaves, rarely on floating leaves; found in NE USA, including Michigan] HG2009, Hydrellia luctuosa [larvae feed on submerged leaves, rarely on floating leaves; found in Michigan] HG2009, Hydrellia pulla [larvae feed on submerged leaves, found in Michigan] HG2009, Notiphila loewi [larvae feed on roots, found in Ohio & Michigan] HG2009
Lepidoptera (Butterflies, Skippers, & Moths)
Crambidae: Parapoynx badiusalis (Chestnut-Marked Pondweed Moth) [larvae feed on leaves, found in NE USA and north-central USA] HG2009, Parapoynx obscuralis (Obscure Pondweed Moth) [larvae feed on leaves, found in E. USA & SE Canada] HG2009
Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
Leptoceridae: Triaenodes injustus [larvae feed on submerged leaves, petioles, & stems; found in E. USA & SE Canada] HG2009