species 7,812 observations
Squash
Cucurbita moschata
Field notes
Supports All
24
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Squash Vine Borer, Cucumber Moth, Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth, Ipsilon Dart Moth
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Squash Bug, Chilli Thrips, Potato Leafhopper, Northern Cardinal
6
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee, Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Striped Cucumber Beetle
13
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Habit
- Climbing
- Plant type
- Annual Vine Edible Ground cover Vegetable Warm season vegetable
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.