species 31,048 observations
Pecan
Carya illinoinensis
Field notes
Supports All
247
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pecan Leafminer Moth, Fall Webworm Moth, North American Luna Moth, Leaf Crumpler Moth
124
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Bronze Birch Borer, Painted Hickory Borer, Spiny Ash Sawfly, Phyllophaga vehemens
58
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Telamona excelsa, Microcentrus caryae
51
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Buffalo Treehopper, Tan Jumping Spider, Texas Spiny Lizard, Rough Greensnake
12
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Pale Green Assassin Bug, Spined Assassin Bug
2
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
- Water use
- High
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Wet soil
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.