Insects Feeding
on these Plants:
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Amaranthus powellii (Tall Amaranth) [Amaranthaceae]
(observations are from Costea et al.)
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Chrysomelidae: Diabrotica barberi (Northern Corn Rootworm) [adults feed on flowers & developing seeds] CWT2004, Psylliodes punctulata (Hop Flea Beetle) [larvae feed on roots, adults feed on roots & young leaves; polyphagous] CWT2004
Heteroptera (True Bugs)
Miridae: Lygus lineolaris (Tarnished Plant Bug) [feeds on flowers & developing seeds, polyphagous] CWT2004; Piesmatidae: Piesma cinereum (Pigweed Bug) [feeds on flowers & developing seeds] CWT2004