Butterfly Larval Host Plant List — York County — Master Gardener
WEBButterfly Larval Host Plant List. The butterfly species on this list are all native to Pennsylvania. Some of them are found throughout the state and others occur locally in connection with the larval host plants.
34 Host Plants For Butterflies & Caterpillars (New Guide)
WEBHost plants are plants that adult butterflies depend upon to raise their larval young. Female butterflies lay their eggs directly onto their host plant of choice since caterpillars cannot travel far to feed.
30 Beautiful Host Plants For Butterflies - Epic Gardening
WEBAug 2, 2023 · Two types of host plants are important for butterflies. Larval host plants provide a food source for the caterpillars; the other type is plants that host the nectar for the adult butterfly. Together, these plants can act as butterfly attractants in …
Plants That Host Butterfly Larvae | N.C. Cooperative Extension
WEBMay 3, 2021 · Butterfly larval host plants are plants on which butterfly females lay eggs. The subsequent larvae of the the butterfly then feeds on the host plant. This feeding does not harm the plants and often these plants are the only food the caterpillars will eat.
Top 10 Butterfly Host Plants to Attract Pollinators
WEBJul 20, 2021 · Ready to take butterfly gardening to the next level? Plant butterfly host plants to give caterpillars food to eat and a place to grow through their lifecycle.
Butterfly Larval – Host Plants – Garden The Plains – CSU Extension
WEBHere is a list of butterfly larval host plants. These plants are not native to Colorado, yet cannot be ignored because of the role they play in the life cycle of some pollinators. Butterflies and moths need host plants for their larvae (caterpillars) to eat.
Larval Host Plants for Butterflies - UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden
WEBSep 29, 2017 · When creating gardens to attract butterflies, expand your palette beyond plants that only provide nectar for mature butterflies. There’s another type of plant, called larval host plants, that any well-rounded butterfly garden needs.
Butterfly host plants: How to provide food for young caterpillars
WEBVarious milkweeds are host plants for other moths and butterflies, too. For example, showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is a larval host of the queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus). Unlike some of its pink cousins, butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) features small clusters of bright orange flowers.
8 Butterfly Host Plants That Are Beautiful And Low-Maintenance
WEBJun 20, 2024 · 1. False Indigo. (Image credit: Getty Images) Featuring vibrant blue flowers, false indigo (Baptisia australis) – or wild indigo – makes a beautiful addition to the garden and hosts several butterfly species, most notably the wild indigo duskywing (Erynnis baptisiae). There are also varieties with yellow or white flowers.
Native Plants to Attract Butterflies - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBListed below are excellent native plants that provide nectar for adults and leaves for the caterpillar larvae. Whether devoting an entire garden to butterflies or adding natives to an established landscape, select the proper location for your plants.