Insects Feeding
on this Plant:
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Carex heliophila (Sun Sedge) [Cyperaceae]
(observations are from Wyoming Agr. Exp. Sta., Brust et al., Joern)
Orthoptera (Grasshoppers)
Acrididae: Arphia conspersa (Speckle-winged Grasshopper) [a preferred host plant] Jor1985, Eritettix simplex (Velvet-striped Grasshopper) [a preferred host plant] Jor1985, Hippiscus ocelote (Wrinkled Grasshopper) Jor1985, Melanoplus angustipennis (Narrow-winged Sand Grasshopper) Wy1994 Jor1985, Melanoplus differentialis (Differential Grasshopper) [minor host plant] Jor1985, Melanoplus gladstoni (Gladston's Grasshopper) Jor1985, Melanoplus sanguinipes (Migratory Grasshopper) Jor1985, Mermiria bivittata (Two-striped Mermiria Grasshopper) Jor1985, Phoetaliotes nebrascensis (Large-headed Grasshopper) [a preferred host plant] Jor1985, Spharagemon collare (Mottled Sand Grasshopper) [this grasshopper is found in open sandy areas] Wy1994 BHW2008 Jor1985, Trimerotropis maritima (Seaside Grasshopper) Jor1985