Posts about Host Plants.
Boreal Aster (Symphyotrichum boreale) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the northern United States and Canada. This species is a host to the Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos) and American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) butterflies and several moths. Growing from 0.5 to 3 feet tall, this species grows… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Boreal Aster (Symphyotrichum boreale)
False Nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica) is found in moist loamy places along streams and wetlands with no or light shade. It has green/white non-showy flowers that appear in the summer and fall. It is the host plant for three species of butterflies and a gall midge (fly). This plant… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to False Nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica)
Kumquat (Citrus japonica) is a tree that is native to Eastern China. This plant is a host to the Chinese Peacock (Papilio bianor) in its native range and many other swallowtails in introduced areas. It is also an important nectar source for other insects. Growing from 7 to… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Kumquat (Citrus japonica)
Desert Almond (Prunus fasciculata) is a shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the pale swallowtail and many moths, and is an important nectar source for other insects. Growing from 3 to 10 feet tall, this species grows in desert… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Desert Almond (Prunus fasciculata)
Mojave Desert Plum (Prunus eremophila) is a shrub that is native to California. This plant is a host to the pale swallowtail and many moths, and is an important nectar source for other insects. Growing up to 6.5 feet tall, this species grows in desert scrub and washes.… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Mojave Desert Plum (Prunus eremophila)
Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus caroliniana) is a large shrub to small tree that is native to the mid-west and eastern United States. This plant is a host to four butterflies and many moths, including the Luna Moth and is an important nectar source for other insects. Growing from… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus caroliniana)
Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia) is a shrub to small tree that is native to the mid-west and eastern United States. This plant is a host to four butterflies and many moths, including the Luna Moth and is an important nectar source for other insects. Growing from 3 to… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia)
Desert Peach (Prunus andersonii) is a shrub that is native to the states of California and Nevada in the United States. This plant is a host to four butterflies and many moths, including the Luna Moth and is an important nectar source for other insects. Growing from 3… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Desert Peach (Prunus andersonii)
American Plum (Prunus americana) is a shrub to small tree that is native to most of the United States and mid-west to eastern Canada. This plant is a host to four butterflies and many moths, including the Luna Moth and is an important nectar source for other insects.… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to American Plum (Prunus americana)
Allegheny Plum (Prunus alleghaniensis) is a shrub to small tree that is native in the eastern United States and Michigan. This plant is a host to four butterflies and many moths, including the Luna Moth and is an important nectar source for other insects. Growing from 3 to… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Allegheny Plum (Prunus alleghaniensis)