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Miscanthus, a perennial C4-grass, is identified as a promising candidate for biomass production owing to its high yield potential under low nitrogen input and its low susceptibility to diseases and pests. However, some significant insect pests of conventional cereal grain crops such as the corn leaf aphid (Rhopalosiphum maidis) are able to develop on miscanthus. In the prospect of extensive planting...