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Is the Cottonwood tree a larval host for butterflies?

Discussion in 'Butterfly / Moth' started by butterflyboy821, Dec 21, 2009.

  1. butterflyboy821

    butterflyboy821 New Seed

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    Do eastern tiger swallowtails use cottonwood(populus deltoides) as a host plant?


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    butterflyboy821, Dec 21, 2009
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  2. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Yes, they and the Mourning Cloak Butterfly use the Cottonwood tree as a larval host.
     
    toni, Dec 21, 2009
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