Insects Feeding
on this Plant:
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Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass) [Poaceae]
(Observations are from Campbell et al., Wyoming Agr. Exp. Sta., Bouseman et al., Brust et al., Joern, Opler & Krizek, Natural History Museum, Panzer et al.)
Homoptera (Sucking Insects)
Caliscelidae: Bruchomorpha extensa Pnz2006; Cicadellidae: Flexamia reflexus [syn. Flexamia reflexa] Pnz2006
Lepidoptera (Butterflies, Skippers, & Moths)
Hesperiidae: Amblyscirtes hegon (Pepper-and-Salt Skipper) Bou2006 OK1984 NHM2010; Noctuidae: Dargida diffusa (Wheathead Armyworm) NHM2010
Orthoptera (Grasshoppers)
Acrididae: Arphia pseudonietana (Red-winged Grasshopper) Jor1985, Arphia simplex (Plains Yellow-winged Grasshopper) Cmp1974, Eritettix simplex (Velvet-striped Grasshopper) [preferred host plant] Cmp1974, Hippiscus ocelote (Wrinkled Grasshopper) [this grasshopper is found in grasslands & woodland openings] BHW2008 Cmp1974, Melanoplus confusus (Little Pasture Grasshopper) [preferred host plant] Cmp1974, Melanoplus femurrubrum (Red-legged Grasshopper) Cmp1974, Mermiria bivittata (Two-striped Mermiria Grasshopper) Cmp1974 Wy1994 Jor1985, Mermiria picta neomexicana (Lively Mermiria Grasshopper) Cmp1974, Orphulella speciosa (Pasture Grasshopper) Cmp1974, Pardalophora haldemani (Haldeman's Grasshopper) Cmp1974, Phoetaliotes nebrascensis (Large-headed Grasshopper) Cmp1974, Syrbula admirabilis (Handsome Grasshopper) [a preferred host plant; this grasshopper is found in dry grassy areas] Cmp1974 BHW2008