Taraxacum
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Leuconycta lepidula
Marbled-green Leuconycta Moth, Marbled-green Jaspidia, Dark Leuconycta
A small noctuid moth with a wingspan of approximately 30 mm. Adults are active from May to August with a single generation per year. The species is widely distributed across North America, from eastern Canada through the eastern and central United States. Larvae feed on dandelions (Taraxacum species).
Phanacis taraxaci
dandelion gall wasp
Phanacis taraxaci is a gall-forming cynipid wasp that induces galls on the leaves of common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). The galls function as physiological sinks, actively redirecting carbon and mineral nutrients from host plant tissues. This species has been documented in Europe, northern Asia, and North America.
Uroleucon taraxaci
Bronze-brown Dandelion Aphid
Uroleucon taraxaci is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, commonly known as the Bronze-brown Dandelion Aphid. As a member of the genus Uroleucon, it shares characteristics with related species that exhibit parthenogenetic reproduction during spring and summer, forming all-female colonies. The species is associated with plants in the Asteraceae family, particularly dandelion (Taraxacum). Like other Uroleucon aphids, it produces honeydew that attracts predators and parasitoids. The species has been documented across parts of Europe and Asia.