species 22,767 observations
Valley Oak
Quercus lobata
Field notes
Supports All
206
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Polyphemus Moth, Mournful Duskywing, Pacific Tent Caterpillar, Western Tent Caterpillar Moth
83
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
California Gall Wasp, Spined Turban Gall Wasp, Yellow Wig Gall Wasp, Honeydew Gall Wasp
51
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Oak Treehopper, Acorn Woodpecker, California Ground Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel
41
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Banded Tussock Moth, Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth, Western Velvety Tree Ant, Spotted Towhee
25
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Arizona Mantis, Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle, Bradysia tilicola, Western Collared Ant
6
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Resists
- Fire
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.