species 102 observations
Western Meadow Aster
Symphyotrichum campestre
Field notes
Supports All
184
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Isabella Tiger Moth, Peppered Moth, Satyr Pug Moth, American Lady
36
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Parallel Leafcutter Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee, Small Long-horned Bee, Melissodes bimatris
5
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Calycomyza promissa
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Greater Sage-Grouse, Western Calligrapher, Ruffed Grouse, Brown Bear
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Branded Skipper, Monarch, Narrow-headed Marsh Fly, Ligated Furrow Bee
135
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.