Monocot-feeders
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Criocerini
shining leaf beetles
Criocerini is a tribe of leaf beetles in the subfamily Criocerinae, family Chrysomelidae. Members are commonly known as shining leaf beetles. The tribe includes at least two genera: Crioceris and Lilioceris. These beetles are herbivorous and associated with monocot plants, particularly members of Liliaceae and related families.
Elachistinae
grass-miner moths
Elachistinae is a subfamily of small moths in the family Elachistidae, superfamily Gelechioidea. The subfamily contains approximately 805 valid species placed in 10 genera, with the genus Elachista being the most diverse. Species are predominantly leaf miners, with larvae feeding on monocotyledonous plants, especially sedges (Cyperaceae) and grasses (Poaceae). The subfamily has a worldwide distribution with significant diversity in the Holarctic region. Many species show narrow host plant associations and some exhibit vicariant distribution patterns.
Oscinellinae
grass flies
Oscinellinae is a subfamily of frit flies (family Chloropidae) comprising at least 40 genera and approximately 180 described species. Members are commonly known as grass flies and are associated primarily with monocotyledonous plants, with some species acting as secondary invaders of other plants. The subfamily has been documented engaging in kleptoparasitic behavior, feeding on fluids from prey captured by predatory insects. Species are distributed across multiple continents with documented records from Russia, Argentina, and other regions.