List of Lepidoptera that feed on Polygonum

Polygonum species (knotweeds) are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including:

Monophagous

Species which feed exclusively on Polygonum

• Coleophoridae
  • Several Coleophora case-bearer species:
    • C. borea
    • C. shaleriella

Polyphagous

Species which feed on Polygonum and other plants

• Gelechiidae
  • Chionodes discoocellella
• Geometridae
  • Idaea aversata (Riband Wave)
  • Idaea biselata (Small Fan-footed Wave)
  • Orthonama obstipata (The Gem) – Leaves
  • Timandra comae (Blood-vein)
• Noctuidae
  • Agrotis clavis (Heart and Club)
  • Agrotis exclamationis (Heart and Dart)
  • Axylia putris (The Flame)
  • Euxoa nigricans (Garden Dart)
  • Melanchra persicariae (Dot Moth)
  • Orthosia gothica (Hebrew Character)

External links

• Caterpillar Hostplants Database