species 101,934 observations
European Mountain Ash
Sorbus aucuparia
Supports All
69
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Peppered Moth, Barred Umber, Small Engrailed, Rusty Tussock Moth
31
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Pacific Flat-Headed Borer, Mountain Ash Sawfly
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Eurasian Jackdaw, Apple Tree Beetle, Mallard, Common Raven
21
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Black-thighed Flower Fly, Variable Duskyface Fly, Common Flower Fly, Banded Thintail
15
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Acid
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.