species 205 observations
Yellow Willow
Salix lutea
Field notes
Supports All
303
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Lorquin's Admiral, Mourning Cloak, Giant Sulphur, Marmara salictella
173
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Willow Apple Gall Sawfly, Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge, Flat-headed Poplar Borer
21
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Willow Bead Gall Mite, Ruffed Grouse, Small Willow Aphid, Bushtit
40
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Orange-legged Miner Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Red Admiral, Neighborly Mining Bee
69
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.