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Plants that support White-patched Skipper

3 plants

Chaparral Clarkia

Clarkia affinis

high

annual

Primary larval host plant for spring/early summer broods in California

Bay Area native

Fremon's Bushmallow

Malacothamnus fremontii

moderate

shrub

larval host plant for spring brood development

Bay Area native

Slender Sunflower

Helianthus gracilentus

high

perennial herb

Multiple generations utilize plant as larval host; adults emerge spring through fall in California deserts

Bay Area nativeKeystone species