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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....

Erynnis zarucco

Common name: Zarucco Duskywing

Feeds on these plants:

Buddleja alternifolia

Buddleja colvilei

Buddleja crispa

Buddleja davidii

Buddleja davidii ‘Harlequin’

Buddleja davidii ‘Pink Delight’

Buddleja davidii
(sold as dwarf)

Buddleja lindleyana

Buddleja marrubifolia

Buddleja saligna

Buddleja salviifolia

Buddleja weyeriana 'honeycomb'

Buddleja x pikei

Buddleja x weyeriana

Phyla nodifolia

Erynnis zarucco, the Zarucco Duskywing, can be found in parts of the West, much of the South, and strays in the Northeast.
Favorite nectar plant: Buddleja
USDA Growing Zones for this plant include: 6,7,8,9

Host plants:
Centrosema virginianum
Clitoria mariana
Galactia elliottii
Galactia regularis
Glottidium vesicarium
Indigofera caroliniana
Lespedeza hirta
Robinia pseudoacacia
Sesbania grandiflora
Sesbania herbacea
Sesbania longifolia
Wisteria frutescens

CC 2.0 image courtesy of
Gail Hampshire

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