species 27,188 observations
Chestnut Oak
Quercus montana
Field notes
Supports All
558
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Fall Webworm Moth, White-marked Tussock Moth, Spotted Tussock Moth, Juvenal's Duskywing
336
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Northern Red Oak Jewel Beetle, Round Bullet Gall Wasp, Oak Petiole Gall Wasp, Ceroptres
78
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Cyrtolobus vau, Atymna querci, Archasia belfragei, Cyrtolobus pallidifrontis
114
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Honeylocust Treehopper, Spotted Cobweaver, Microcentrus perditus, Anotia burnetii
27
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat, Wasp, Eupelmus
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.