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  9. Iron River Dewberry

species 156 observations

Iron River Dewberry

Rubus ferrofluvius

Status
native
Keystone
124 caterpillar species raised on Rubus herbaceous plants
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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304 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth, Dusky Leafroller Moth, Impressive Dagger 91
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Agromyza vockerothi, Blackberry Gall Midge, Red-necked Cane Borer, Thimbleberry Gall Wasp 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey, Spotted Cucumber Beetle, American Robin, Cedar Waxwing 53
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Milwaukee Mining Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee 154

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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