species 41,373 observations
Indian Fig Opuntia
Opuntia ficus-indica
Field notes
Supports All
7
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Blue Cactus Borer
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Cactus Scattered Cochineal, Prickly Pear Scale
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Broad-billed Hummingbird, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Cactus Sap Beetle
3
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Trident Lady Beetle
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
From USDA PLANTS.