species 26,658 observations
Red Pine
Pinus resinosa
Field notes
Pinus resinosa, known as red pine (also Norway pine in Minnesota), is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae. A pine, it is native to Eastern North America, with a distribution from Pennsylvania and the Great Lakes region to Manitoba and Newfoundland. It is an adaptable species, and is a valuable forestry species in its native range. One of only two American members of subsection Pinus, the species is characterised by low genetic diversity.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, Jack Pine Budworm Moth, Eastern Pine Seedworm Moth, Imperial Moth
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Black Fire Beetle, Northeastern Sculptured Pine Borer, Red-headed Pine Sawfly, Ribbed Pine Borer
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red Crossbill, White-tailed Deer, North American Porcupine, Snowshoe Hare
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Carolina Mantis, Halloween Pennant, Red Mason Bee
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat, Anastatus, Wasp, Perilampus hyalinus
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.