Western Green Hairstreak
Callophrys eryphon
Insect
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Small butterfly with green underside and iridescent blue spots. Larvae feed on California buckwheat and other drought-tolerant natives; excellent native garden pollinator.
Plants that support Western Green Hairstreak
6 plants
Oregon Bigroot
Marah oregana
vine
Larval Host
Bay Area native
Bitter Cherry
Prunus emarginata
tree
Larval Host
Bay Area native
Keystone species
California Manroot
Marah fabacea
vine
Larval Host
Bay Area native
Fern-leaved Lomatium
Lomatium dissectum
perennial herb
Nectar
Huckleberry
Vaccinium ovatum
shrub
Larval Host
Bay Area native
Keystone species
Scouler's Willow
Salix scouleriana
shrub
Nectar
Bay Area native
Keystone species