What Wiry Knotweed supports
56
native animals
supported in the US
17
caterpillars
34
food
5
flowers
supported in the US
Caterpillars All
17 native moths and butterflies raised on it, most recorded first.
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White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
on knotweeds
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Ruby Tiger Moth
Phragmatobia fuliginosa
on knotweeds
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Gem Moth
Orthonama obstipata
on knotweeds
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Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
on knotweeds
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Virginian Tiger Moth
Spilosoma virginica
on knotweeds
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Ipsilon Dart Moth
Agrotis ipsilon
on knotweeds
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Setaceous Hebrew Character
Xestia c-nigrum
on knotweeds
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Bent-lined Carpet
Costaconvexa centrostrigaria
on knotweeds
Plant eaters All
34 native animals that feed on it, most recorded first.
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Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
on knotweeds
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Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
on knotweeds
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Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
on knotweeds
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Sora
Porzana carolina
on knotweeds
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Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
on knotweeds
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Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
on knotweeds
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Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
on knotweeds
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Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
on knotweeds
Flower visitors All
5 native pollinators and other flower visitors, most recorded first.
