species 6,814 observations
Water Birch
Betula occidentalis
Field notes
Supports All
209
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Western Tiger Swallowtail, Birch Epinotia Moth, Cherry Casebearer, Wet Woodland Pug
171
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Tailed Jewel Borer, Red-headed Ash Borer, Ash and Privet Borer, Birch Leafminer Sawfly
10
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Oncopsis citra, Empoa scripta, Empoa gillettei, Oncopsis variabilis
26
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Half-black Bumble Bee, Telamona monticola
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Moist
- Water use
- High
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.