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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....

Siproeta stelenes

Common name: Malachite

Feeds on these plants:

Bidens alba

Bidens artistosa

Bidens ferulifolia

Bidens ferulifolia
(sold as Yellow Empire)

Bidens pilosa

Bidens polylepis

Siproeta stelenes, the Malachite, can be found in AZ,NM,TX,AL,KS,FL, and CA.
Favorite nectar plant: Bidens
USDA Growing Zones for this plant include: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Host plants:
Blechum
Blechum pyramidatum
Calliandra parvifolia
Calliandra tweediei
Justicia
Justicia candelariae
Justicia carthagenensis
Pithecellobium cochliocarpum
Plantago
Plantago major
Pseuderanthemum
Ruellia
Ruellia coccinea
Ruellia metallica
Salvia splendens
Strobilanthes

CC0 images courtesy of
Jill Wellington
and
Andra Waagmeester

CC by-sa 2.0 image courtesy of
Gail Hapshire

CC by-sa 3.0 image courtesy of
Diego Delso

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