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Vladyslav Mirutenko

Dear Claus, I know about feeding of some malachiid-beetles on Phragmites communis in Europe.

Glenn Michael Suir

Claus, I'm not sure if this is applicable, but the Nipponaclerda biwakoensis (Phragmites scale insect) has significantly impacted Phragmites in Japan and China, and has recently been observed in the southern United States.

Claus Rasmussen

Thank you, yes, I have recorded it in my list too.