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Agromyza vockerothi
Agromyza vockerothi is a leaf miner fly in the family Agromyzidae. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Vermont and the United States. Larvae feed on brambles (Rubus).
Ancylis apicana
Raspberry Leaffolder Moth
Ancylis apicana, commonly known as the Raspberry Leaffolder Moth, is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. The species is distributed across central and western Canada and the northern United States. Larvae are associated with Rubus species, particularly raspberry, where they fold leaves and feed within. Adults are active during the summer months.
Aphis rubifolii
Blackberry aphid, Raspberry aphid
Aphis rubifolii is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae. It is known to feed on Rubus species, particularly blackberries and raspberries. The species was described by Thomas in 1879. Like other aphids in the genus Aphis, it likely reproduces parthenogenetically during the growing season, though specific life history details for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Byturidae
fruitworms, fruitworm beetles
Byturidae is a small family of cleroid beetles comprising over 15 described species in two subfamilies. The family is primarily distributed in the Holarctic region and Southeast Asia. Larvae of some genera, particularly Byturus, are significant agricultural pests of Rubus fruits (raspberries and blackberries), while others feed on catkins. Adults feed on developing leaves, flowers, and pollen. The family includes two subfamilies: Platydascillinae (Southeast Asia) and Byturinae (Holarctic).
Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria
Blackberry Looper, Blackberry Looper Moth, Raspberry Looper
A small emerald geometrid moth widespread across eastern and central North America. Adults are active from spring through fall with multiple generations. Larvae feed on blackberry and raspberry fruits as well as flower heads of numerous Asteraceae species. The species has been documented on prairie dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum) and recently recorded on Eriogonum alatum (Polygonaceae), representing a host range extension beyond its previously known associations.
Diastrophus kincaidii
thimbleberry gallmaker wasp, thimbleberry gall wasp
Diastrophus kincaidii is a cynipid wasp that induces integral stem galls on thimbleberry plants (Rubus parviflorus). The galls form the basis of a complex derivative ecosystem, supporting a weevil and at least nine species of parasitic wasps. Females are flightless and exhibit communal oviposition behavior, with multiple females often ovipositing at the same site. Gall shape and size influence parasitism rates, with large, round, multilocular galls showing lower parasite frequency than small or narrow galls.
Diastrophus nebulosus
Blackberry Knot Gall Wasp
Diastrophus nebulosus is a cynipid gall wasp that induces compound stem galls on Rubus flagellaris. It exhibits arrhenotoky, the first reported instance of this reproductive mode for a Nearctic species in the genus Diastrophus. The species supports a complex community of parasitoids and inquilines, with heavy infestation reducing primary host populations to near zero in some colonies over 1-2 seasons.
Diastrophus turgidus
Diastrophus turgidus is a species of gall wasp in the family Cynipidae, first described by Bassett in 1870. It is known to induce galls on brambles (Rubus species), particularly affecting the stems or fruits of raspberry and blackberry plants. The species is recorded from multiple provinces across central and eastern Canada. Like other members of the genus Diastrophus, it has a complex life cycle involving both sexual and asexual generations, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Macropsis fuscula
Raspberry Leafhopper
Macropsis fuscula is a leafhopper species native to Europe, first recorded in North America in 1952 on Lulu Island, British Columbia, where it established as a pest of cultivated loganberry. The species exhibits population dynamics responsive to host availability and climatic events, having crashed after a severe freeze eliminated cultivated hosts in 1955, then rebounded within three years via re-infestation from wild host plants. It is now known from multiple localities across Europe and Asia, with 71 iNaturalist observations documenting its continued presence.
Metallus
leaf-mining sawflies
Metallus is a genus of leaf-mining sawflies in the family Tenthredinidae. Species are distributed across Europe and North America. The genus is characterized by larvae that create blotch mines on Rubus leaves. Metallus pumilus, the best-documented species, is oligophagous on Rubus species with two generations per year.
Monophadnoides rubi
raspberry sawfly, Dark Bramble-cutter
Monophadnoides rubi, commonly known as the raspberry sawfly or Dark Bramble-cutter, is a species of common sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae. It is a defoliating pest of Rubus species, particularly raspberry and blackberry. The species is native to North America and has been documented across Canada and the United States.
Neochlamisus bimaculatus
warty leaf beetle
Neochlamisus bimaculatus is a small case-bearing leaf beetle in the tribe Chlamisini, commonly known as warty leaf beetles. The species is associated with Rubus spp., including blackberry, on which it mates, feeds, and oviposits. Like other members of the Camptosomata, it exhibits remarkable mimicry of caterpillar frass for protection against predators.
Neochlamisus eubati
Blackberry Case-bearing Leaf Beetle, warty leaf beetle
Neochlamisus eubati is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the tribe Chlamisini, commonly known as warty leaf beetles. Adults are small beetles, typically 3–4 mm in length, with a compact body form adapted for crypsis. The species is known from Central America and North America, with records extending into Alberta, Canada. Like other members of the genus, larvae construct protective cases from fecal material and exuviae.
Oberea perspicillata
Raspberry Cane Borer
Oberea perspicillata, commonly known as the raspberry cane borer, is a species of flat-faced longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. The species belongs to the genus Oberea, a group of small to medium-sized longhorn beetles often associated with woody plants.
Olethreutes permundana
Raspberry Leafroller Moth, Raspberry Leafroller
Olethreutes permundana, commonly known as the raspberry leafroller moth, is a small tortricid moth species described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860. The species is notable for its larval habit of tying leaves together on host plants. Adults have a wingspan of 17–22 mm. The species has been recorded across eastern North America with a broad host plant range including Rubus, Rosa, Fragaria, and numerous woody shrubs and trees.
Onycholyda
Onycholyda is a genus of sawflies in the family Pamphiliidae, established by Takeuchi in 1938. Species occur in Europe, North America, and China. Larvae feed on Rubus species (Rosaceae), with documented associations including Rubus inopertus and R. hirsutus. The genus includes at least six described species, with some larval stages and male specimens only recently described.
Osmia aglaia
Oregon berry bee
Osmia aglaia is a solitary mason bee native to the western United States. It is commonly known as the Oregon berry bee due to its specialized role as a pollinator of brambles, particularly raspberries and blackberries. The species exhibits metallic coloration and nests in pre-existing wood tunnels. Adults are active in late spring, coinciding with Rubus bloom periods.
Pennisetia marginatum
Raspberry Crown Borer
Pennisetia marginatum, commonly known as the Raspberry Crown Borer, is a clearwing moth in the family Sesiidae. The species is known for its wasp-mimicking appearance and its association with Rubus host plants. It is distributed across the Nearctic region, with records from the Canadian prairies and presumably throughout much of its North American range.
Phylloecus trimaculatus
Rose Shoot Sawfly
Phylloecus trimaculatus, commonly known as the rose shoot sawfly, is a stem sawfly in the family Cephidae. Adults emerge in late April and oviposit inside the stems of Rosa and Rubus species. Larvae feed within host stems throughout the summer before dropping to the ground to overwinter. The species occurs from southern Canada through the eastern United States to the Great Plains.