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  9. Sonoran Scrub Oak

species 7,930 observations

Sonoran Scrub Oak

Quercus turbinella

Status
native
Keystone
566 caterpillar species raised on Quercus trees
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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272 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Arizona Sister, Sleepy Duskywing, Oslar's Oakworm Moth, Sonoran Tent Caterpillar 148
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Andricus wheeleri, Disholcaspis pedunculoides, Xanthoteras eburneum, Neuroterus lamellae 59
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Putnam's Cicada, Atlantic Saltmarsh Cicada, Scaphytopius elegans, Oak Wax Scale 52
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors California Sister, Mourning Cloak, Pileated Woodpecker, Pale Green Assassin Bug 13

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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