Insects Feeding
on these Plants:
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Portulaca spp. (Portulaca) [Portulacaceae]
(Observations are from Cranshaw, ScaleNet)
Homoptera (Sucking Insects)
Pseudococcidae: Phenacoccus solani (Solanum Mealybug) [found on lower leaves & roots, polyphagous; this insect has been found in Maryland & Virginia, although it occurs primarily in southern & western USA] SN2014, Phenacoccus solenopsis (Solenopsis Mealybug) [feeds on foliage & sometimes roots, polyphagous; widespread] SN2014
Lepidoptera (Butterflies, Skippers, & Moths)
Sphingidae: Hyles lineata (White-Lined Sphinx) [polyphagous] Crw2004