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  9. Wolf's Willow

species 81 observations

Wolf's Willow

Salix wolfii

Status
native
Keystone
441 caterpillar species raised on Salix shrubs
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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288 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth, Carpenterworm Moth, Mourning Cloak, Peppered Moth 184
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Willow Apple Gall Sawfly, Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge, Flat-headed Poplar Borer 15
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Palonica pyramidata, Willow Bead Gall Mite, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Ruffed Grouse 33
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Red Admiral, Neighborly Mining Bee, Vancouver Bumble Bee 56

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS.

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