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Columbia Silk Moth

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Columbia Silk Moth

Hyalophora columbia

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Plants that support Columbia Silk Moth

2 plants

Bitter Cherry

Prunus emarginata

moderate

tree

Larvae feed on young foliage in spring and early summer

Bay Area nativeKeystone species

Coyote Willow

Salix exigua var. hindsiana

moderate

tree

Spring caterpillar host for this large saturniid moth

Bay Area nativeKeystone species