Insects Feeding
on these Plants:
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Myriophyllum sibiricum (Northern Water Milfoil) [Haloragaceae]
(a scientific synonym of this plant is Myriophyllum exalbescens, observations are from Harms & Grodowitz)
Diptera (Flies)
Chironomidae: Parachironomus abortivus [larvae mine submerged leaves & stems, found in Illinois & Michigan] HG2009, Parachironomus tenuicaudata [larvae mine submerged leaves & stems, found in Illinois & 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
Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
Leptoceridae: Mystacides longicornis (Grouse Wing Caddisfly) [larvae feed on submerged leaves, petioles, & stems; found in NE USA & the Great Lakes region, including Michigan] HG2009, Nectopsyche exquisita [feeds on submerged leaves, petioles, & stems; found in NE USA, north-central USA, and SE Canada] HG2009