Quercus

Woolly Chaffhead

Carphephorus tomentosus

Native to South Carolina (estimated)

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

4CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including SC

Genus host records with ranges including SC · Carphephorus

  • Calephelis virginiensisNorthern Metalmark
  • Chlorochlamys chloroleucariaBlackberry Looper Moth
  • Eupithecia miserulataCommon Eupithacia, Common Pug
  • Synchlora frondariaSouthern Emerald
Shropshire & Tallamy 2025, Lepidoptera of North America north of Mexico, ZooKeys 1261 (ODbL)
11BeesSoutheastern regional records
0Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

No records yet · Ants · Beetles · Flies · Adult butterflies / moths · Other wasps · Other insects

Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Asteraceae
Flower color
White or purple

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope

Conservation status

South Carolina rankNot available
Global rankG4
SC statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

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