Insects Feeding
on this Plant:
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Sporobolus cryptandrus (Sand Dropseed) [Poaceae]
(observations are from Wyoming Agr. Exp. Sta., Rider, Brust et al., Joern)
Heteroptera (True Bugs)
Cydnidae: Microporus obliquus Rid2009
Orthoptera (Grasshoppers)
Acrididae: Amphitornus coloradus (Striped Grasshopper) Wy1994, Arphia conspersa (Speckle-Winged Grasshopper) Wy1994, Dissosteira carolina (Carolina Grasshopper) Wy1994, Dissosteira longipennis (High Plains Grasshopper) Wy1994, Eritettix simplex (Velvet-Striped Grasshopper) [this grasshopper is found in mesic to dry grassy areas; an adult host plant] Wy1994 BHW2008, Hippiscus ocelote (Wrinkled Grasshopper) Jor1985, Melanoplus angustipennis (Narrow-Winged Sand Grasshopper) [this grasshopper is found in sandy grasslands] BHW2008 Wy1994, Melanoplus packardii (Packard's Grasshopper) [a minor host plant; this grasshopper is found in open areas with heavier soil, weedy roadsides, & tallgrass prairie] Wy1994 BHW2008, Melanoplus sanguinipes (Migratory Grasshopper) [this grasshopper is found in open areas, woodland openings, & roadsides] BHW2008 Wy1994, Mermiria bivittata (Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper) [this grasshopper is found in grassy areas] BHW2008 Wy1994, Orphulella speciosa (Pasture Grasshopper) Wy1994, Phoetaliotes nebrascensis (Large-Headed Grasshopper) [minor host plant] Wy1994, Spharagemon collare (Mottled Sand Grasshopper) [this grasshopper is found in open sandy areas] BHW2008 Wy1994