species 1,765 observations
Cowpea
Vigna unguiculata
Field notes
Supports All
48
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Fall Armyworm Moth, Carolina Sphinx, Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth, Bean-leaf Webworm Moth
30
-
Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Cowpea Weevil, Vegetable Leafminer, American Serpentine Leaf Miner
3
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Indian Cotton Jassid, Lateral-lined Sharpshooter, Cowpea Curculio, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
7
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
American Bumble Bee, Valley Carpenter Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
6
-
Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Anastatus, Wasp
2
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Plant type
- Annual Vine Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.