species 15,947 observations
Colorado Pinyon
Pinus edulis
Field notes
Supports All
99
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pine White, Grizzled Tussock Moth, Eucopina bobana, Doris' Pinemoth
45
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Keel-winged Jewel Beetle, Pinyon Spindlegall Midge, Cembrotia coloradensis, Pinyon Pine Sawfly
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Band-tailed Pigeon, Putnam's Cicada, Orange-and-black Cicada
37
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Nevada Sweat Bee, Prunus Miner Bee, Lasioglossum albohirtum, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
8
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Anastatus, Perilampus hyalinus, Eupelmus, Monodontomerus
4
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Dry soil
- Habit
- Oval
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.