Insects Feeding
on these Plants:
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Potamogeton gramineus (Variable-Leaved Pondweed) [Potamogetonaceae]
(observations are from Harms & Grodowitz)
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Chrysomelidae: Donacia cincticornis [feeds on roots and/or leaves, observed in Michigan] HG2009
Diptera (Flies)
Chironomidae: Endochironomus nigricans [larvae bore into submerged leaves, where they are possible filter-feeders; found in Michigan & Ohio] HG2009, Glyptotendipes dreisbachi [larvae bore into stems, petioles, & leaf midribs, where they are filter-feeders; found in Ohio & Michigan] HG2009, Glyptotendipes lobiferus [larvae bore into stems, petioles, and leaf midribs, where they are filter-feeders; observed in Michigan] HG2009, Polypedilum sordens [larvae bore into stems, petioles, & leaf midribs, where they are filter-feeders; found in NE USA, including Ohio & Michigan; this insect is also found in Europe] HG2009; Ephydridae: Hydrellia bilobifera [larvae feed on submerged leaves, found in Ohio & other areas of the USA] HG2009, Hydrellia cruralis [larvae feed on submerged leaves, rarely on floating leaves; found in NE USA, including Michigan] HG2009, Hydrellia discursa [larvae feed on submerged leaves, found in Tennessee] HG2009, Hydrellia pulla [larvae feed on submerged leaves, found in Michigan] HG2009, Hydrellia trichaeta [larvae feed on submerged leaves, rarely on floating leaves; found in Connecticut & Rhode Island] HG2009
Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
Leptoceridae: Nectopsyche albida [larvae feed on the leaves, stems, stipules, & petioles; found in most of the USA & southern Canada] HG2009