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Carpinus spp. (Hornbeam) [Corylaceae] (Observations are from Dmitriev & Dietrich, Smith, Majka et al., ScaleNet) Coleoptera (Beetles) Curculionidae: Stenoscelis brevis [polyphagous; larvae are found under bark; this insect is widely distributed; host plant was referred to as 'hornbeam'] MAM2007 Homoptera (Sucking Insects) Cicadellidae: Eratoneura dira DD2010, Erythridula eluta [polyphagous] DD2010, Erythridula stolata DD2010; Diaspididae: Chionaspis americana (Elm Scurfy Scale) [females are usually found on bark, while males are usually found on leaf undersides; this polyphagous insect is widely distributed in the USA] SN2014 Hymenoptera (Bees, Wasps, & Sawflies) Siricidae: Tremex columba (Pigeon Tremex) [larvae bore into wood, polyphagous] Sm2006; Tenthredinidae: Nematus carpini [larvae feed on leaves] Sm2006 |
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