species 676 observations
Montara Manzanita
Arctostaphylos montaraensis
Field notes
Arctostaphylos montaraensis, known by the common name Montara manzanita, is a species of manzanita in the family Ericaceae.
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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


Epinotia arctostaphylana, Epinotia bigemina, Madrone Skin Miner, Brown Elfin
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it

Blueberry Mason Bee, Andrena principalis 2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it



Manzanita Leafgall Aphid, Tamalia glaucensis, Band-tailed Pigeon, Northern Sickleleg
10
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors



Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Anna's Hummingbird, California Tortoiseshell
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
From USDA PLANTS.