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Butterflies in Mind -- Zinnia
Susan C. Dunlap
A collection of 50 images as if seen from a butterfly’s point of view. Includes the names of native Zinnia species and the most complete list of US butterflies that will feed on Zinnia blossoms.
Butterflies in Mind -- Asclepias
Susan C. Dunlap
“Milkweed is the single most important plant for Monarch butterflies. This lavishly illustrated book contains details about the structure and cultivation of native Milkweeds, information about the 139 nectar-feeding butterflies they...
Butterflies in Mind -- Monarch
Susan C. Dunlap
This abundantly illustrated volume enables you to select from a complete list of well described perennial nectar plants that are known to attract & feed Monarch butterflies. Over 40 genera are described that are suitable to be grown...
Butterflies in Mind -- Perennials
Susan C. Dunlap
Butterflies in Mind - Perennials. This book is a definitive guide to perennial nectar plants preferred by US butterflies. It empowers you to feed, attract, support (and help identify) nectar-feeding butterflies that reside in the US....

Hypolimnas misippus

Common name: Danaid Eggfly

Feeds on these plants:

Achillea ageratifolia

Achillea ageratum
(sold as Moonshine)

Achillea alpina

Achillea clavennae

Achillea filipendulina

Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium ‘Lavender Beauty’

Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’

Achillea millefolium
(sold as Apple Blossom)

Achillea ptarmica

Achillea tomentosa

Achillea x kellereri

Achillea ‘Anblo’
(sold as Anthea)

Gomphrena globosa

Lantana camara
(sold as Carlos)

Lantana camara
(sold as Landmark Peach Sunrise)

Lantana camara
(sold as Landmark Pink Dawn)

Lantana hirta

Lantana hybrid
(sold as New Gold)

Lantana involucrata

Lantana montevidensis

Lantana montevidensis
(sold as Confetti)

Lantana montevidensis
(sold as Lavender Trailing)

Lantana montevidensis
(sold as New Gold)

Lantana montevidensis
(sold as orange)

Lantana montevidensis
(sold as white)

Lantana montevidensis
(sold as yellow)

Lantana ‘Silver Mound’

Hypolimnas misippus, the Danaid Eggfly, can be found in TX,MS,FL,NC and MA.
Favorite nectar plants include: Achillea and Lantana
USDA Growing Zones for these plants include: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Host plants:
Abelmoschus
Abelmoschus moschatus
Abutilon
Amaranthus
Amaranthus caudatus
Asystasia
Asystasia gangetica
Blepharis
Blepharis boerhaviaefolia
Dyschoriste thunbergiiflora
Elaeis
Elaeis guineensis
Elatostema cuneatum
Ficus
Gossypium
Hibiscus
Ipomoea
Justicia
Plantago asiatica
Plantago major
Portulaca
Portulaca foliosa
Portulaca grandiflora
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca quadrifida
Prunus armeniaca
Pseuderanthemum
Pseuderanthemum variabile
Ruellia
Ruellia cordata
Ruellia prostrata
Sedum
Talinum
Vigna radiata

CC0 images courtesy of
Haneesh KM
Haneesh KM

CC 2.0 image courtesy of
Rison Thumboor

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