species 3,673 observations
Douglas' Aster
Symphyotrichum subspicatum
Field notes
Supports All
206
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
40
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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
8
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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
Locust Borer, Black-footed Drone Fly, Greater Sage-Grouse, Western Calligrapher
11
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ligated Furrow Bee, Western Leafcutter Bee, Texas Striped Sweat Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
145
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Epicauta oregona
1
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.