species 18,157 observations
Mockernut
Carya tomentosa
Field notes
Supports All
217
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pecan Leafminer Moth, Hickory Tussock Moth, American Dagger, American Copper Underwing
104
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Hickory Sticky Leaf Spot Midge, Hickory Bumpy Woody Gall Midge, Hickory Peach-haired Gall Midge, Caryomyia eumaris
72
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Telamona excelsa, Erythridula penenoeva, Eratoneura stoveri, Eastern Gray Squirrel
32
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Cyrtolobus tuberosus, Bertamyia notata, North American Wheel Bug, Grayish Jumping Spider
7
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat, Aradus crenatus
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil
- Organic
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Fire
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.