species 9,508 observations
Muskmelon
Cucumis melo
Field notes
Supports All
49
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Orange Sulphur, Isabella Tiger Moth, Alfalfa Looper, Spiny Oakworm Moth
15
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
American Serpentine Leaf Miner
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
White-winged Dove, Red Fox, Three-toed Box Turtle, Striped Cucumber Beetle
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Smoketree Sharpshooter, Eastern Carpenter Bee
25
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Plant type
- Annual Vine Edible Vegetable Warm season vegetable
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.