Insects Feeding
on this Plant:
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Nymphaea odorata (Fragrant Water Lily) [Nymphaeaceae]
(These observations refer to the typical subspecies, Nymphaea odorata odorata. Observations are from Clark et al., Harms & Grodowitz, Pepper, O'Brien & Anderson, Majka et al.)
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Chrysomelidae: Donacia cincticornis [feeds on roots and/or leaves, observed in Michigan] Clk2004 HG2009, Donacia edentata Clk2004, Donacia megacornis [preferred host plant] Clk2004, Donacia militaris [preferred host plant] Clk2004, Donacia palmata Clk2004, Donacia parvidens [preferred host plant] Clk2004, Donacia proxima Clk2004, Donacia pubescens [feeds on roots and/or leaves, observed in Michigan] HG2009 Donacia rufescens [preferred host plant] Clk2004, Galerucella nymphaeae (Waterlily Beetle) [adults & larvae feed on floating leaves, observed in Michigan] Clk2004 HG2009; Coccinellidae: Coleomegilla maculata (Spotted Lady Beetle) [significant predator of insect herbivores that feed on this plant, found on floating leaves] HG2009, Hippodamia tredecimpunctata (Thirteen-Spotted Lady Beetle) [significant predator of insect herbivores that feed on this plant, found on floating leaves] HG2009; Curculionidae: Bagous americanus [larvae mine leaves, bore into petioles; found in E. USA & SE Canada] HG2009 OA1996 MAM2007, Bagous magister [found in E. USA] HG2009 OA1996, Bagous tanneri [larvae feed on submerged petioles, adults are often found in flowers; found in E. USA, including Michigan] HG2009 OA1996, Onychylis nigrirostris (Pickerelweed Weevil) [feeds on emergent leaves & stems; found in E. USA, including Michigan] HG2009
Diptera (Flies)
Chironomidae: Polypedilum braseniae [larvae mine floating leaves, observed in Michigan] HG2009, Polypedilum illinoense [larvae mine floating leaves, found in E. USA, including Michigan & Illinois] HG2009, Tribelos quadripunctatus [syn. Hyporhygma quadripunctatum, larvae bore into petioles & peduncles; observed in Michigan] HG2009
Homoptera (Sucking Insects)
Aphididae: Rhopalosiphum nymphaeae (Waterlily Aphid) [feeds on floating leaves, widely distributed in North America] HG2009 Pp1965; Delphacidae: Megamelus davisi (Pond Lily Planthopper) [feeds on floating leaves, found in E. USA & SE Canada] HG2009
Lepidoptera (Butterflies, Skippers, & Moths)
Crambidae: Munroessa gyralis (Waterlily Borer Moth) [syn. Elophila gyralis, larvae feed on leaves & petioles, found in E. USA & Ontario] HG2009, Parapoynx allionealis (Watermilfoil Leafcutter Moth) [larvae feed on leaves, this insect has been found in Michigan & Illinois] HG2009, Parapoynx badiusalis (Chestnut-Marked Pondweed Moth) [larvae feed on leaves, found in NE USA & north-central USA] HG2009, Parapoynx maculalis (Polymorphic Pondweed Moth) [larvae feed on submerged & floating leaves, found in E. USA & SE Canada] HG2009
Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
Leptoceridae: Mystacides longicornis (Grouse Wing Caddisfly) [larvae feed on submerged leaves, petioles, & stems; found in NE USA & Great Lakes region, including Michigan] HG2009, Triaenodes abus [larvae feed on submerged leaves, petioles, & stems; found in E. USA, syn. Triaenodes aba] HG2009, Triaenodes marginatus [larvae feed on submerged leaves, petioles, & stems; found in E. USA] HG2009