species 417 observations
Pungent Oak
Quercus pungens
Field notes
Supports All
150
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Carpenterworm Moth, Polyphemus Moth, Waved Sphinx, Western Tent Caterpillar Moth
88
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Succulent Oak Gall Wasp, Neoclytus torquatus, Red-headed Ash Borer, Banded Ash Borer
19
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Eastern Fox Squirrel, Wild Turkey, Sandhill Crane, Acorn Woodpecker
35
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Mourning Cloak, Pale Green Assassin Bug, Western Yellowjacket, North American Wheel Bug
7
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eupelmus
1
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
- Low
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.