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California Dogface Butterfly

Zerene eurydice

Federal: Threatened, CA: Endangered, CA Special Concern

Federal Threatened; California Endangered; Species of Special Concern

Plants that support California Dogface Butterfly

12 plants

Bog Orchid

Platanthera dilatata

high

perennial herb

Larval host plant for early spring generation development

Bay Area native

Coast Range Mule-ears

Wyethia glabra

high

perennial herb

Early spring larval host plant

Bay Area native

Douglas' Thistle

Cirsium douglasii var. douglasii

moderate

perennial herb

Host plant for caterpillars; flight period May-Sep

Bay Area native

Harvest Brodiaea

Brodiaea elegans

moderate

geophyte

Spring-flying butterfly foraging on brodiaea blooms

Bay Area native

Ithuriel's Spear

Triteleia laxa

moderate

geophyte

Larval food plant relationship during spring growing season

Bay Area native

Monkeyflower (Scarlet)

Erythranthe cardinalis

moderate

perennial herb

Regional specialist butterfly; forages on scarlet monkeyflowers in riparian zones

Bay Area native

Napa False Indigo

Amorpha californica var. napensis

high

perennial herb

larval food plant for spring brood development

Bay Area native

Pacific Pea

Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus

moderate

vine

Larvae utilize wild peas as host plants

Bay Area native

Red Larkspur

Delphinium nudicaule

moderate

perennial herb

Adult nectar foraging on Delphinium flowers; sustains multiple generations throughout warm season

Bay Area native

Texas Indian Paintbrush

Castilleja foliolosa

moderate

perennial herb

Spring and early summer larval host plant

Bay Area native

Van Houtte's Columbine

Aquilegia eximia

high

perennial herb

Larval host plant for spring and early summer generations

Bay Area native

Western Columbine

Aquilegia formosa

moderate

perennial herb

Spring emergence; primary flight period Apr-Jul

Bay Area native