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species 4,566 observations

Dewdrop

Rubus repens

Status
native
Keystone
114 caterpillar species raised on Rubus ground covers
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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344 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth, Dusky Leafroller Moth, Impressive Dagger 102
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Acmaeodera tubulus, Agromyza vockerothi, Blackberry Gall Midge, Red-necked Cane Borer 8
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey, Spotted Cucumber Beetle, English Grain Aphid, American Robin 59
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Milwaukee Mining Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee 175

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Ground covers
Light
Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture
Wet
Resists
Wet soil
Habit
Creeping
Plant type
Ground cover Perennial Shrub

From NC State Extension.

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