Insects Feeding
on these Plants:
____________
Alnus spp. (Alder) [Betulaceae]
(Observations are from Osborn & Drake, Hottes & Frison, Wagner, Bouseman & Sternburg, Yanega, Clark et al., Marshall, Covell)
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Cerambycidae: Saperda obliqua (Alder Borer) [larvae bore into bases of living trees] Msh2006 Ya1996, Xylotrechus quadrimaculatus (Birch & Beech Girdler) [girdles live branches] Ya1996; Chrysomelidae: Calligrapha alni Clk2004 Msh2006, Calligrapha amelia Clk2004, Calligrapha apicalis Clk2004, Calligrapha confluens Clk2004, Chrysomela interrupta Msh2006, Chrysomela mainensis (Alder Leaf Beetle) Msh2006, Tricholochmaea alni Clk2004; Curculionidae: Himatolobus pubescens [adults roll leaves, larvae feed from within] Msh2006
Heteroptera (True Bugs)
Tingidae: Corythucha pergandei (Alder Lace Bug) OD1916
Homoptera (Sucking Insects)
Aphididae: Prociphilus tessellatus (Woolly Alder Aphid) HF1931 Msh2006, Pterocallis alnifoliae HF1931; Psyllidae: Psylla floccosa (Cottony Alder Psyllid) Msh2006
Hymenoptera (Bees, Wasps, & Sawflies)
Cimbicidae: Trichosoma triangulum Msh2006; Tenthredinidae: Eriocampa ovata (Woolly Alder Sawfly) Msh2006
Lepidoptera (Butterflies, Skippers, & Moths)
Arctiidae: Halysidota tessellaris (Banded Tussock Moth) [polyphagous] Cv2005; Drepanidae: Drepana arcuata (Masked Birch Caterpillar) Wg2005; Geometridae: Aethalura intertexta (Four-Barred Gray) Cv2005, Cyclophora pendulinaria (Sweet Fern Geometer) [polyphagous] Cv2005, Hydriomena renunciata (Renounced Hydriomena) [found in northern IL] Cv2005, Lomographa semiclarata (Blue Spring Moth) [polyphagous] Cv2005, Pero hubneraria (Hubner's Pero) Cv2005, Sicya macularia (Sharp-Lined Yellow) [polyphagous] Cv2005, Venusia comptaria (Brown-Shaded Carpet) Cv2005; Lasiocampidae: Phyllodesma americana (Lappet Moth) [polyphagous] Cv2005; Lycaenidae: Fenisca tarquinius (Harvester) [carnivorous larvae feed on woolly aphids] BS2001; Lymantriidae: Lymantria dispar (Gypsy Moth) [intro. into N. America from abroad, polyphagous] Cv2005; Noctuidae: Achatodes zeae (Elder Shoot Borer Moth) [polyphagous] Cv2005, Acronicta americana (American Dagger Moth) [polyphagous] Cv2005 Msh2006, Acronicta dactylina (Fingered Dagger Moth) Cv2005, Baileya doubledayi (Doubleday's Baileya) Cv2005, Euplexia benesimilis (American Angle Shades) [polyphagous] Cv2005, Oligia illocata (Wandering Brocade) Cv2005, Palthis angulalis (Dark-Spotted Palthis) [polyphagous] Cv2005, Polia purpurissata (Purple Arches) Cv2005, Raphia frater (The Brother) Cv2005; Nymphalidae: Polygonia faunus (Green Comma) [NW Illinois only] BS2001; Saturniidae: Actias luna (Luna Moth) [polyphagous] Cv2005, Hemileuca nevadensis (Nevada Buck Moth) [found west of IL] Cv2005; Tortricidae: Amorbia humerosana (White-Lined Leafroller Moth) [polyphagous] Cv2005