Insects Feeding
on these Plants:
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Ilex spp. (Holly) [Aquifoliaceae]
(Observations are from Barnes, Wagner, Covell, Blackman & Eastop, Miller, Majka et al., Cranshaw, ScaleNet)
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Curculionidae: Stenoscelis brevis [polyphagous, larvae are found under bark; this insect is widely distributed] MAM2007
Diptera (Flies)
Agromyzidae: Phytomyza ilicicola (Native Holly Leafminer) [found mostly on Ilex opaca] Crw2004, Phytomyza ilicis (European Holly Leafminer) [found mostly on Ilex aquifolium in the Pacific NW] Crw2004
Homoptera (Sucking Insects)
Aphididae: Macrosiphum rosae [found on the young growth of both wild & cultivated roses, sometimes migrating during the summer to various herbaceous & woody plants] BE2013; Asterolecaniidae: Asterolecanium puteanum (Holly Pit Scale) [found on bark, Ilex opaca is a host plant; distributed as far north as New Jersey] Crw2004; Diaspididae: Diaspidiotus ancylis (Putnam Scale) [found on leaves, sometimes bark, polyphagous; this insect is widely distributed in the USA] SN2014, Diaspidiotus forbesi (Forbe's Scale) [found on bark, polyphagous; this insect occurs in north-central USA & elsewhere] SN2014, Diaspidiotus juglansregiae (English Walnut Scale) [found on bark, polyphagous; this insect is widely distributed in the USA] SN2014; Pseudococcidae: Pseudococcus comstocki (Comstock Mealybug) [found on foliage, including lower side of leaves; polyphagous, feeding on woody vegetation; this insect is widely distributed in NE & north-central USA, it is also found in Ontario] SN2014
Lepidoptera (Butterflies, Skippers, & Moths)
Geometridae: Eupithecia miserulata (Common Pug) [larvae feed on flowers, polyphagous] Wg2005, Thysanopyga intractata (Black-Shouldered Gray) Wg2005; Lycaenidae: Calophrys henrici (Henry's Elfin) Bar1999; Noctuidae: Harrisimemna trisignata (Harris' Three-Spot) [polyphagous] Wg2005; Sphingidae: Dolba hyloeus (Pawpaw Sphinx) Cv2005; Tortricidae: Rhopobota dietziana [larvae feed on leaves; this moth is found east & south of Illinois] Mlr1987, Rhopobota naevana (Holly Tortrix) [larvae feed on buds, leaves, flowers, & fruits; this moth is found east of Illinois] Mlr1987
Trombidiformes (Mites)
Tetranychidae: Oligonychus ilicis (Southern Red Mite) [found on leaves of evergreen hollies] Crw2004