Life Plants Magnoliophyta Magnoliophytina Magnoliopsida Polygonaceae

Foodplants for Acronicta euphorbiae, A. rumicis, Adscita statices, Agrius convolvuli?, Agrochola nitida, Agrotis clavis, Amata kruegeri, A. phegea, A. ragazzii, Antitype chi, Aporophyla nigra, A. nigra cinerea, Artimelia latreillii, Bembecia himmighoffeni?, Canararctia rufescens, Ceramica pisi, Cerastis leucographa, Chionodes ochreostrigella, Coleophora therinella, Diarsia dahlii, D. florida, Egira conspicillaris, Eicochrysops hippocrates, Eucharia festiva, Euxoa cursoria, Haggettia glareosa, Hahncappsia mancalis, Heliophorus, Hemithea aestivaria, Hippotion celerio, H. osiris, Hoplodrina octogenaria, Hyles gallii, H. livornica, Idaea aureolaria, I. straminata, Lacanobia oleracea, L. suasa, Lemonia dumi, Lycaena alciphron, L. candens pfeifferi, L. clarki, L. editha, L. helloides, L. hippothoe, L. phlaeas, L. thersamon, L. tityrus, L. virgaureae, Lythria cruentaria, Malacosoma franconica, Mormo maura, M. maura, Neofriseria caucasicella, Noctua janthina, Ocnogyna zoraida, Opigena polygona, Orthonama obstipata, Orthosia gothica, Parasemia plantaginis, Perizoma parallelolineata, Phragmatobia fuliginosa, Phymatopus californicus, P. hecta, Polymixis flavicincta, Pseudeustrotia candidula, Pyropteron biedermanni, P. doryliformis doryliformis, P. doryliformis icteropus, Rhyacia simulans, Sazonia fenusaeformis?, Scopula ornata, Simyra nervosa, Siona lineata, Sitochroa verticalis, Spaelotis ravida, Spilosoma lubricipeda, S. urticae, Trachea atriplicis, Triodia sylvina, Udea olivalis, Zygaena exulans

700x1050 (~163Kb) Russia, Tatarstan, Varkljed-Bodja (56°13'N 52°49'E), about 20km S of Agriz, 7.8.2004, Photo © Markku Savela

1000x1563 (~162Kb) Russia, Tatarstan, Varkljed-Bodja (56°13'N 52°49'E), about 20km S of Agriz, 7.8.2004, Photo © Markku Savela

800x1047 (~131Kb) Russia, Tatarstan, Varkljed-Bodja (56°13'N 52°49'E), about 20km S of Agriz, 7.8.2004, Photo © Markku Savela

The exact identification of these species is still unknown, but tentatively assumed to belong into this group.

• Rumex triangulivalvis (Danser) Rech. fil. Meksikonhierakka Hamnsyra Hamnskräppa

  • Rumex mexicanus auct.
  • Rumex mexicanus var. triangulivalvis (Danser) Lepage

  • Rumex mexicanus; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex triangulivalvis; [RK], 147; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]
• Rumex hydrolapathum Hudson Rantahierakka Water Dock Vattenskräppa Isohierakka Vattensyra

  • Rumex hydrolapathum americanum; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex hydrolapathum; [RK], 148; [SK], 216; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  618x839 (~43Kb) Finland, Valkeakoski, Saarioisjärvi, 29.8.1999 © Harri Arkkio

  Foodplant for Coleophora hydrolapathella, Lycaena dispar, L. hippothoe

• Rumex aquaticus L. Vesihierakka Hästskräppa Hästsyra

  • Rumex hippolapathum Fr.

  • Rumex aquaticus fenestratus; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex aquaticus protractus; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex aquaticus subsp. aquaticus; [POWO]
  • Rumex aquaticus subsp. protractus; [POWO]
  • Rumex aquaticus; [RK], 148; [SK], 218; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO] ; [RUNEBERG]

  Foodplant for Lycaena dispar, L. helle, Scopula corrivalaria

• Rumex aquaticus × confertus

  • Rumex aquaticus × confertus; [RK], 148
• Rumex aquaticus × crispus

  • Rumex aquaticus × crispus; [RK], 148
• Rumex aquaticus × hydrolapathum

  • Rumex × heterophyllus Schultz

  • Rumex aquaticus × hydrolapathum; [RK], 148
• Rumex aquaticus × longifolius

  • Rumex × armoraciifolius Neuman

  • Rumex aquaticus × longifolius; [RK], 148
• Rumex aquaticus × obtusifolius

  • Rumex aquaticus × obtusifolius; [RK], 148
• Rumex confertus Willd. Vippskräppa Vippsyra Idänhierakka

  • Rumex confertus; [RK], 148; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  783x1044 (~198Kb) Finland, Helsinki, Suomenlinna, Iso Mustasaari, 6.7.2005, Photo © Harri Arkkio Rumex confertus det. Vesa Järvinen

  1099x1224 (~151Kb) Finland, Helsinki, Suomenlinna, Iso Mustasaari, 6.7.2005, Photo © Harri Arkkio Rumex confertus det. Vesa Järvinen

  Foodplant for Lycaena alciphron, L. dispar, L. hippothoe, Ostrinia palustralis, Scrobipalpa clintoni

• Rumex confertus × crispus

  • Rumex confertus × crispus; [RK], 148
• Rumex confertus × longifolius

  • Rumex confertus × longifolius; [RK], 148
• Rumex alpinus L. Alppihierakka Alpskräppa Alpsyra

  • Rumex alpinus; [RK], 149; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  Foodplant for Hepialus humuli, H. humuli

• Rumex longifolius DC. Gårdsskräppa Longleaf Dock Gårdssyra Hevonhierakka Kotihierakka

  • Rumex domesticus Hartm.

  • Rumex domesticus; [SK], 217
  • Rumex longifolius; [RK], 149; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  400x723 (~76Kb) FINLAND: Ka: Virolahti, 672:53, 3.8.1996, Photo © Markku Savela

  Foodplant for Acronicta auricoma, Agrochola litura, Amphipyra tragopoginis, Autographa gamma, Dypterygia scabriuscula, Ectropis crepuscularia, Lycaena hyllus, L. phlaeas, Orthosia opima, Xylena exsoleta

• Rumex longifolius × obtusifolius

  • Rumex longifolius × obtusifolius; [RK], 149

  654x763 (~95Kb) Estonia, Hiiumaa, Kärdla, 14.6.2002 © Harri Arkkio

• Rumex pseudonatronatus Borbás Finnskräppa Suomenhierakka Finnsyra

  • Rumex fennicus (Murb.) Murb.

  • Rumex pseudonatronatus; [RK], 150; [SK], 217; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]
• Rumex kerneri Borbás 'Unkarinhierakka'

  • Rumex kerneri; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]
• Rumex crispus L. Krussyra Curly Dock Krusskräppa Curled Dock Poimuhierakka

  • Rumex crispus fauriei; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex crispus subsp. robustus; [POWO]
  • Rumex crispus subsp. strictissimus; [POWO]
  • Rumex crispus subsp. uliginosus; [POWO]
  • Rumex crispus uliginosus; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex crispus var. fauriei; [CoL]
  • Rumex crispus var. robustus; [CoL]
  • Rumex crispus var. strictissimus; [CoL]
  • Rumex crispus var. uliginosus; [CoL]
  • Rumex crispus; [RK], 150; [SK], 217; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  321x500 (~23Kb) FINLAND: N: Pernaja, 670:45, 24.8.1996, Photo © Markku Savela	298x500 (~38Kb) FINLAND: N: Pernaja, 670:45, 24.8.1996, Photo © Markku Savela	700x1060 (~124Kb) USA: West Fork of Miller River (~ 47.6°N 121.4°W), King Co., WA, 24.7.2005, Photo © Markku Savela Rumex crispus det. Stewart Wechsler
  1000x686 (~110Kb) USA: West Fork of Miller River (~ 47.6°N 121.4°W), King Co., WA, 24.7.2005, Photo © Markku Savela Rumex crispus det. Stewart Wechsler

  Foodplant for Acronicta euphorbiae, A. rumicis, Argyrogramma verruca, Chionodes discoocellella, C. ochreostrigella, Diaphora mendica, Eupithecia orphnata, Lycaena hyllus, L. phlaeas, L. phlaeas, L. xanthoides, Orthosia gothica, O. opima, Papaipema sauzalitae, Phragmatobia fuliginosa, Pyropteron chrysidiformis, P. doryliformis doryliformis, P. minianiformis, P. triannuliformis, Scrobipalpa clintoni, Simyra albovenosa, Teleiopsis diffinis

  • ssp. crispus Rikkapoimuhierakka

    • Rumex crispus crispus; [iNaturalist]
    • Rumex crispus subsp. crispus; [POWO]
    • Rumex crispus ssp. crispus; [RK], 150
  • ssp. littoreus (Hardy) Akeroyd Meripoimuhierakka

    • Rumex crispus littoreus; [iNaturalist]
    • Rumex crispus subsp. littoreus; [POWO]
    • Rumex crispus var. littoreus; [CoL]
    • Rumex crispus ssp. littoreus; [RK], 150
• Rumex crispus × longifolius

  • Rumex crispus × longifolius; [RK], 150
• Rumex stenophyllus Ledeb. Narrowleaf Dock Kapealehtihierakka Ungersk syra Ungersk skräppa

  • Rumex stenophyllus; [RK], 150; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]
• Rumex conglomeratus Murray Clustered Dock Saksanhierakka Cluster Dock

  • Rumex conglomeratus; [SK], 216; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  Foodplant for Lycaena xanthoides, Pyropteron chrysidiformis, P. doryliformis doryliformis, P. minianiformis, P. triannuliformis

• Rumex pulcher L. Fiddleleaf Dock Fiddle Dock Soreahierakka

  • Rumex pulcher cassius; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex pulcher pulcher; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex pulcher raulinii; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex pulcher subsp. anodontus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex pulcher subsp. cassius; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex pulcher subsp. pulcher; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex pulcher subsp. raulinii; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex pulcher subsp. woodsii; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex pulcher woodsii; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex pulcher; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  1077x808 (~225Kb) Greece: Ipiros, Askari, 14.6.2006, Photo © Harri Arkkio

  1305x894 (~139Kb) Greece: Ipiros, Zalango, 9.6.2006, Photo © Harri Arkkio

  Foodplant for Pyropteron chrysidiformis, P. doryliformis doryliformis, P. minianiformis

• Rumex sanguineus L. Wood Dock Verihierakka

  • Rumex sanguineus sanguineus; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex sanguineus viridis; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex sanguineus; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]
• Rumex obtusifolius L. Tylppälehtihierakka Broad-leaved Dock Tomtsyra Tylppälehtinen hierakka Tomtskräppa

  • Rumex obtusifolius silvestris; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex obtusifolius subsp. subalpinus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex obtusifolius; [RK], 150; [SK], 216; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  522x690 (~32Kb) Finland, Orivesi, 5.8.1999 © Harri Arkkio

  Foodplant for Hepialus humuli, Ichneutica rufistriga, Lycaena hyllus, Pyropteron chrysidiformis sicula, Xanthorhoe montanata

  • ssp. obtusifolius Åkertomtskräppa Puistohierakka

    • Rumex obtusifolius var. agrestis Fr.

    • Rumex divaricatus Fr.;
    • Rumex obtusifolius obtusifolius; [iNaturalist]
    • Rumex obtusifolius subsp. obtusifolius; [CoL] ; [POWO]
    • Rumex obtusifolius ssp. obtusifolius; [RK], 150
    • Rumex obtusifolius var. agrestis; [SK], 216
    • ?Rumex divaricatus; [SK], 216 (synonym for var. agrestis)

    734x979 (~199Kb) Germany, Rügen, Zurkwitz, 27.7.2005, Photo © Harri Arkkio

    724x878 (~74Kb) Germany, Rügen, Zurkwitz, 27.7.2005, Photo © Harri Arkkio

  • ssp. transiens (Simonkai) Rech. fil. Mellantomtskräppa Kylähierakka

    • Rumex sylvestris var. transiens Simonk.

    • Rumex obtusifolius subsp. transiens; [CoL] ; [POWO]
    • Rumex obtusifolius transiens; [iNaturalist]
    • Rumex obtusifolius ssp. transiens; [RK], 151
  • ssp. sylvestris (Wallr.) Celak. Tarhahierakka Skogstomtskräppa

    • Rumex sylvestris Wallr.

    • Rumex obtusifolius subsp. sylvestris; [CoL] ; [POWO]
    • Rumex obtusifolius ssp. sylvestris; [RK], 151
  • ? var. silvester (Lam.) Koch

    • Rumex obtusifolius var. silvester; [SK], 216
• Rumex obovatus Danser Lapahierakka Argentinsk syra Argentinsk skräppa

  • Rumex obovatus; [RK], 151; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]
• Rumex dentatus L. Hammashierakka

  • Rumex dentatus dentatus; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex dentatus subsp. dentatus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex dentatus subsp. halacsyi; [POWO]
  • Rumex dentatus subsp. klotzschianus; [POWO]
  • Rumex dentatus subsp. mesopotamicus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex dentatus subsp. nigricans; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex dentatus subsp. reticulatus; [POWO]
  • Rumex dentatus; [RK], 151; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]
• Rumex maritimus L. Strandskräppa Keltahierakka Golden Dock Merihierakka Strandsyra

  • Rumex maritimus; [RK], 151; [SK], 215; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  Foodplant for Pyropteron minianiformis

• Rumex marschallianus Reichenb. 'Jokihierakka'

  • Rumex marschallianus; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]
• Rumex fueginus Phil. Tulihierakka

  • Rumex maritimus ssp. fueginus (Phil.) Hultén

  • Rumex fueginus; [RK], 151; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]
• Rumex palustris Sm. Sumpssyra Marsh Dock Sumpskräppa Liejuhierakka Mutahierakka

  • Rumex limosus Thuill.
  • Rumex paluster Sm.

  • Rumex limosus; [SK], 216
  • Rumex palustris; [RK], 152; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  Foodplant for Pyropteron minianiformis, P. triannuliformis

• Rumex acetosa L. Common Sorrel Niittysuolaheinä Green Sorrel Ängssyra

  • Rumex acetosa biformis; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex acetosa hibernicus; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex acetosa islandicus; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex acetosa pseudoxyria; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex acetosa subsp. biformis; [CoL]
  • Rumex acetosa subsp. hibernicus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex acetosa subsp. islandicus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex acetosa subsp. vinealis; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex acetosa var. hydrophilus; [POWO]
  • Rumex acetosa var. serpenticola; [POWO]
  • Rumex acetosa; [RK], 152; [SK], 218; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO] ; [RUNEBERG]

  Foodplant for Acronicta euphorbiae, Adscita statices, Agrotis exclamationis, Ammoconia caecimacula, Amphipyra tragopoginis, Caradrina clavipalpis, Eupithecia centaureata, Hepialus humuli, Lycaena alciphron, L. alciphron, L. alciphron heracleana, L. dispar, L. helle, L. hippothoe, L. hippothoe, L. phlaeas, L. phlaeas, L. phlaeas phlaeas, L. tityrus, L. virgaureae, L. virgaureae, Lythria cruentaria, Pyropteron chrysidiformis, P. minianiformis, P. triannuliformis, Scopula floslactata, S. floslactata, Thitarodes yeriensis, T. yulongensis, Timandra dichela, T. recompta, Triodia sylvina

  • ssp. acetosa Niittysuolaheinä Ängssyra

    • Rumex acetosa acetosa; [iNaturalist]
    • Rumex acetosa subsp. acetosa; [CoL] ; [POWO]
    • Rumex acetosa ssp. acetosa; [RK], 152
    • var. acetosa

      • Rumex acetosa ssp. acetosa var. acetosa; [RK], 152
    • var. fontanopaludosus (Kalela) Hyl.

      • Rumex fontanopaludosus Kalela

      • Rumex acetosa ssp. acetosa var. fontanopaludosus; [RK], 152
  • ssp. lapponicus Hiitonen Lappsyra Lapinsuolaheinä

    • Rumex alpestris ssp. lapponicus (Hiitonen) Jalas
    • Rumex lapponicus (Hiitonen) Czernov

    • Rumex acetosa ssp. lapponicus; [RK], 152
    • Rumex lapponicus; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

    746x1080 (~193Kb) Sweden (Kilpisjärvi), Pälkesvare, 30.7.2004, Photo © Harri Arkkio

• Rumex thyrsiflorus Fingerh. Stor ängssyra Tulisuolaheinä

  • Rumex acetosa ssp. thyrsiflorus (Fingerh.) Hayek

  • Rumex thyrsiflorus; [RK], 152; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  612x1045 (~198Kb) Germany, Rügen, Lanckensburg, 24.7.2005, Photo © Harri Arkkio	590x1023 (~128Kb) Germany, Rügen, Lanckensburg, 24.7.2005, Photo © Harri Arkkio	734x979 (~198Kb) Estonia: Hiiumaa, Kõrgessaare, Pihla, 27.6.2006, Photo © Harri Arkkio
  653x981 (~102Kb) Estonia: Hiiumaa, Kõrgessaare, Pihla, 27.6.2006, Photo © Harri Arkkio	1371x1028 (~345Kb) Lithuania: Vilna, Zemieji, Panerai, 12.7.2008, Photo © Harri Arkkio

  Foodplant for Pyropteron chrysidiformis

• Rumex acetosella L. Sheep's Sorrel Ahosuolaheinä Red Sorrel Bergsyra

  • Rumex acetosella acetoselloides; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex acetosella angiocarpus; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex acetosella subsp. acetoselloides; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex acetosella subsp. angiocarpus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex acetosella subsp. multifidus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex acetosella subsp. pyrenaicus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex acetosella; [RK], 153; [SK], 218; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  Foodplant for Acronicta euphorbiae, Adscita statices, Aroga velocella, Autographa gamma, Chionodes ochreostrigella, Diarsia brunnea, Dypterygia scabriuscula, Eupithecia centaureata, E. satyrata, Lycaena alciphron, L. hippothoe, L. phlaeas, L. phlaeas, L. phlaeas phlaeas, L. tityrus, L. virgaureae, Lythria cruentaria, Neofriseria peliella, N. singula, Orgyia antiqua, Pyropteron meriaeformis, P. triannuliformis, Scopula rubiginata, Scythris potentillella, S. siccella, Standfussiana lucernea?, Teleiopsis diffinis, Thalera fimbrialis

  • ssp. acetosella Ahosuolaheinä Äkta bergsyra

    • Rumex acetosella acetosella; [iNaturalist]
    • Rumex acetosella subsp. acetosella; [CoL] ; [POWO]
    • Rumex acetosella ssp. acetosella; [RK], 153

    466x990 (~72Kb) Finland, Nokia, Utola, 20.6.2005, Photo © Harri Arkkio	727x1014 (~78Kb) Finland, Nokia, Utola, 20.6.2005, Photo © Harri Arkkio	796x1006 (~83Kb) Finland, Nokia, Utola, 20.6.2005, Photo © Harri Arkkio
    488x816 (~51Kb) Finland, Nokia, Utola, 20.6.2005, Photo © Harri Arkkio

  • ssp. tenuifolius (Wallr.) O. Schwarz Kaitasuolaheinä Rödsyra

    • Rumex tenuifolius (Wallr.) Á. Löve

    • Rumex acetosella tenuifolius; [iNaturalist]
    • Rumex acetosella var. tenuifolius; [CoL]
    • Rumex acetosella ssp. tenuifolius; [RK], 153
    • Rumex tenuifolius; [iNaturalist]
  • ssp. arenicola Y. Mäkinen Somersuolaheinä Sandsyra

    • Rumex acetosella arenicola; [iNaturalist]
    • Rumex acetosella subsp. arenicola; [CoL] ; [POWO]
    • Rumex acetosella ssp. arenicola; [RK], 153
• Rumex graminifolius Rudolph ex Lamb. Grässyra Tenonsuolaheinä

  • Rumex graminifolius; [RK], 153; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

• Rumex bucephalophorus L. Häränpäähierakka

  • Rumex bucephalophorus aegaeus; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus bucephalophorus; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus canariensis; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus gallicus; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus subsp. bucephalophorus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus subsp. canariensis; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus subsp. gallicus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus var. fruticescens; [CoL]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus var. stenocarpus; [CoL]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]
  • ssp. hispanicus (Steinh.) Rech. fil. 'Espanjanhäränpäähierakka'

    • Rumex bucephalophorus hispanicus; [iNaturalist]
    • Rumex bucephalophorus subsp. hispanicus; [POWO]
• Rumex patientia L. Englantilainen pinaatti

  • Rumex patientia orientalis; [iNaturalist]
  • Rumex patientia subsp. orientalis; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex patientia subsp. pamiricus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex patientia subsp. patientia; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex patientia subsp. recurvatus; [CoL] ; [POWO]
  • Rumex patientia subsp. tibeticus; [POWO]
  • Rumex patientia; [SK], 217; [CoL] ; [iNaturalist] ; [POWO]

  Foodplant for Lycaena hyllus

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Keep in mind that the taxonomic information is copied from various sources, and may include many inaccuracies. Expert help is welcome.