The following is a list of ten notable North American butterflies and their larval host plants:
10. Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis)
Larval Host Plant: Various species of nettles (Urtica spp.) and elms (Ulmus spp.)
9. American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)
Larval Host Plant: Various species of plants from the Asteraceae family, including pearly everlasting and ironweed.
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8. Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor)
Larval Host Plant: Pipevine (Aristolochia spp.)
7. Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)
Larval Host Plant: Various deciduous trees, including willow, elm, poplar, and birch
6. Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae)
Larval Host Plant: Passionflower vine (Passiflora spp.)
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Larval Host Plant: Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) and sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
4. Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
Larval Host Plant: Various species of thistles (Cirsium spp.) and other plants from the Asteraceae family
3. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Larval Host Plant: Various species of trees in the rose family (Rosaceae), such as black cherry, tulip tree, and sweet bay magnolia
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2. Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)
Larval Host Plant: Parsley family (Apiaceae), including dill, parsley, fennel, and carrot
1. Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Larval Host Plant: Milkweed (Asclepias spp.)
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Please note that there are many more butterfly species in North America, and this list represents just a selection of notable ones and their associated larval host plants.
By incorporating these larval host plants in our yards, gardens, and urban areas, we can expect to see an increase in these top 10 North American butterflies (and their larval host plants)… one day at a time!
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