Plant Feeding Insects and Nematodes Associated with Miscanthus

Plant feeding insects and nematodes have the potential to impact Miscanthus growth and product yield. The biological ecosystems associated with Miscanthus include many organisms that are beneficial to Miscanthus; however, a number of pests have been identified and studied. Some plant feeding pests have importance for both Miscanthus and some food and feed crops. It is important to consider pest migration from one crop to another when fields are nearby. Miscanthus mealybugs, aphids, May beetles, nematodes, armyworms, and rootworms have been found in fields of Miscanthus. Norovirus and Tobrivirus have nematode vectors that may transmit these viruses. This chapter provides information on important plant feedings insects, nematodes, and other pests that have been found with Miscanthus and have been studied and reported in published literature.