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  7. Oaks
  8. Agrifoliae
  9. California Black Oak

species 18,607 observations

California Black Oak

Quercus kelloggii

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

Field notes

Supports All

204 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Pacific Tent Caterpillar, Io Moth, Arizona Sister, Western Polyphemus Moth 109
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Agrilus arcuatus, Pacific Flat-Headed Borer, Chrysobothris semisculpta, Two-horned Gall Wasp 51
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Oak Treehopper, Band-tailed Pigeon, Acorn Woodpecker, Steller's Jay 35
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors West Coast Lady, Cyrtolobus vanduzii, California Sister, Mourning Cloak 9

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
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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