Insects Feeding
on this Plant:
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Rhus copallina (Winged Sumac) [Anacardiaceae]
(Observations are from Stannard, Wagner, Clark et al., Covell, Needham et al., Smith, Opler & Krizek, Wilhelm & Rericha; Rhus copallinum is an alternative spelling of the scientific name.)
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Attelabidae: Synolabus nigripes [larvae feed within rolled leaves, adults also feed on leaves] WR2017; Chrysomelidae: Babia quadriguttata Clk2004, Blepharida rhois (Sumac Flea Beetle) [adults feed on foliage] Clk2004 WR2017, Diachus chlorizans Clk2004, Orthaltica copalina Clk2004, Orthaltica melina Clk2004
Hymenoptera (Bees, Wasps, & Sawflies)
Argidae: Arge coccinea [larvae feed on leaves] Sm2006
Lepidoptera (Butterflies, Skippers, & Moths)
Geometridae: Dichorda iridaria (Showy Emerald) Cv2005, Nemoria rubrifrontaria (Red-Fronted Emerald) Cv2005; Gracillaridae: Caloptilia rhoifoliella (Sumac Leaf-blotch Miner) Ndm1928; Lycaenidae: Calycopis cecrops (Red-banded Hairstreak) OK1984; Noctuidae: Paectes pygmaea (Pygmy Paectes) [larvae feed on leaves] Wg2005
Thysanoptera (Thrips)
Thripidae: Liothrips usitatus [oligophagous, found on flower buds] St1968