species 794 observations
Chalk Maple
Acer leucoderme
Field notes
Supports All
193
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth, Cecropia Moth, Carpenterworm Moth
133
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Orange-banded Jewel Beetle, Red-headed Ash Borer, Banded Ash Borer, Ocellate Gall Midge
11
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Maple Bladdergall Mite, Maple Spindle Gall Mite, Eastern Gray Squirrel, American Beaver
41
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Unequal Cellophane Bee, Milwaukee Mining Bee
6
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat, Northern Myotis
2
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
- Water use
- Medium
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.