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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....

Papilio indra

Common name: Indra Swallowtail

Feeds on these plants:

Abelmoschus esculentus ‘Cajun Delight’

Abelmoschus esculentus ‘Clemson's Spineless’

Abelmoschus esculentus
(sold as Burgundy)

Amsinckia species

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’

Tithonia rotundifolia

Papilio indra, the Indra Swallowtail, can be found in WA,OR,ID,WY,CA,NV,UT,AZ, and NM.
Favorite nectar plants include: Lantana and Tithonia rotudifolia
USDA Growing Zones for these plants include: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Host plants:
Aletes acaulis
Cymopterus
Cymopterus panamintensis
Cymopterus panamintensis acutifolius
Cymopterus purpureus
Harbouria
Harbouria trachypleura
Lomatium
Lomatium dissectum multifidum
Lomatium eastwoodiae
Lomatium grayi
Lomatium junceum
Lomatium latilobum
Lomatium lucidum
Lomatium marginatum
Lomatium nuttallii
Lomatium parryi
Lomatium scabrum
Lomatium triternatum
Musineon tenuifolium
Pteryxia
Pteryxia hendersonii
Pteryxia petraea
Pteryxia terebinthina
Pteryxia terebinthina californica
Tauschia
Tauschia arguta
Tauschia parishii
Tauschia parishii
Thamnosma montana

PD image courtesy of
Robb Hannawacker PDM-owner

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