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Butterflies and
Their Host Plants There are over 700 species of butterflies in North America. So why does it seem we only see a few here and there? It’s because much of our butterflies’ natural habitat has been steadily diminishing due to residential and commercial development. The plants they’ve used for food and larvae are no longer as readily available. The use of pesticides and insecticides to control ‘undesirable’ insects has also had the same effect on butterflies. The good news is butterflies are still out there! They’ve just moved on to where they can find food and host plants. And that’s where YOU can help! By turning your garden into a welcoming habitat for butterflies, you can attract these beauties to your yard! Below are some of the more common butterflies we can attract here in Indiana, along with their host plant information.
Black Swallowtail Zebra Swallowtail
Host Plants: Dill, Fennel, Parsley, Rue Host Plants: Pawpaw
Spicebush Swallowtail Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Host Plants: Spicebush, Sassafras, Prickly Ash Host Plants: Sweet Bay Magnolia, Willow
Pipevine Swallowtail Giant Swallowtail
Host Plants: Pipevine Host Plants: Prickly Ash, Rue
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Monarch Viceroy
Host Plants: Milkweeds Host Plants: Aspen, Willow
Red Admiral Painted Lady
Host Plants: False Nettle Host Plants: Hollyhock, Daisy, Sunflower, Mallow
Common Buckeye American Lady
Host Plants: Snapdragon, Verbena, Ruellia Host Plants: Sunflowers, Pussy-toe, Ironweed Silver Brocade, Pearly Everlasting, Mallow
Pearl Crescent Question Mark
Host Plants: Asters Host Plants: Elm, Sugarberry, False Nettle
Eastern Comma Eastern Tailed Blue
Host Plants: Elm, False Nettle, Common Hop Tree Host Plants: Vetch, White Clover
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