Grape Vines

Find the scene in photo #1 just ahead on your right.

Birds and mammals feed on grapes; insects feed on grape leaves. Bark from the woody vine is shredded and used in bird nests.

Adult Grapevine Epimenis moths can only be found for a few weeks in spring. Many people believe moths are brown and butterflies are colorful, however, there are many colorful moths that fly during the day along with brown butterflies.

photo credit: vines, moth: Donna Brunet. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

source: Missouri Department of Conservation Online Field Guide; https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/wild-grapes