species 18,291 observations
Common Dewberry
Rubus flagellaris
Field notes
Rubus flagellaris is a North American species of dewberry in the genus Rubus, a member of the rose family. It is commonly known as northern dewberry and common dewberry. It is widely distributed across the southern and eastern United States into adjacent Canada.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth, Dusky Leafroller Moth, Impressive Dagger
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Acmaeodera tubulus, Agromyza vockerothi, Blackberry Gall Midge, Red-necked Cane Borer
9
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Little Ebony Bug, Partridge Planthopper, Wild Turkey, Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Hobomok Skipper, American Copper, American Lady, Golden Sweat Bee
245
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Creeping
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.