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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....

Polythrix octomaculata

Common name: Eight-spotted Longtail

Feeds on these plants:

Ageratum conyzoides

Ageratum houstonianum
(sold as Hawaii Blue)

Conoclinium coelestinum

Conoclinium greggii

Polythrix octomaculata, the Eight-spotted Longtail, can be found in AZ and TX.
Favorite nectar plants include: Ageratum
USDA Growing Zones for this plant include: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Host plants:
Muellera frutescens
Myroxylon balsamum pereirae
Pterocarpus draco
Pterocarpus indicus

PD image courtesy of
Jan Sepp (1778-1853)

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