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
perennial herb
Larval host plant for early spring generation development
Douglas' Thistle
Cirsium douglasii var. douglasii
perennial herb
Host plant for caterpillars; flight period May-Sep
Harvest Brodiaea
Brodiaea elegans
geophyte
Spring-flying butterfly foraging on brodiaea blooms
Ithuriel's Spear
Triteleia laxa
geophyte
Larval food plant relationship during spring growing season
Monkeyflower (Scarlet)
Erythranthe cardinalis
perennial herb
Regional specialist butterfly; forages on scarlet monkeyflowers in riparian zones
Napa False Indigo
Amorpha californica var. napensis
perennial herb
larval food plant for spring brood development
Pacific Pea
Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus
vine
Larvae utilize wild peas as host plants
Red Larkspur
Delphinium nudicaule
perennial herb
Adult nectar foraging on Delphinium flowers; sustains multiple generations throughout warm season
Texas Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja foliolosa
perennial herb
Spring and early summer larval host plant
Van Houtte's Columbine
Aquilegia eximia
perennial herb
Larval host plant for spring and early summer generations
Western Columbine
Aquilegia formosa
perennial herb
Spring emergence; primary flight period Apr-Jul