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Butterflies in Mind -- Zinnia
Susan C. Dunlap
A collection of 50 images as if seen from a butterfly’s point of view. Includes the names of native Zinnia species and the most complete list of US butterflies that will feed on Zinnia blossoms.
Butterflies in Mind -- Asclepias
Susan C. Dunlap
“Milkweed is the single most important plant for Monarch butterflies. This lavishly illustrated book contains details about the structure and cultivation of native Milkweeds, information about the 139 nectar-feeding butterflies they...
Butterflies in Mind -- Monarch
Susan C. Dunlap
This abundantly illustrated volume enables you to select from a complete list of well described perennial nectar plants that are known to attract & feed Monarch butterflies. Over 40 genera are described that are suitable to be grown...
Butterflies in Mind -- Perennials
Susan C. Dunlap
Butterflies in Mind - Perennials. This book is a definitive guide to perennial nectar plants preferred by US butterflies. It empowers you to feed, attract, support (and help identify) nectar-feeding butterflies that reside in the US....

Euphilotes rita

Common name: Rita Dotted-Blue

Feeds on these plants:

Eriogonum abertianum

Eriogonum arborescens

Eriogonum compositum

Eriogonum crocatum

Eriogonum elatum

Eriogonum fasciculatum

Eriogonum giganteum

Eriogonum grande

Eriogonum jamesi

Eriogonum latifolium

Eriogonum nudum

Eriogonum ovalifolium

Eriogonum parishii

Eriogonum parvifolium

Eriogonum umbellatum

Eriogonum wrightii

Euphilotes rita, the Rita Dotted-Blue, can be found in CA,NV,WY,OK,UT,AZ,NM, and TX.
Favorite nectar plant: Eriogonum
USDA Growing Zones for this plant include: 4,5,6,7,8,9

Host plants:
Eriogonum baileyi baileyi
Eriogonum baileyi praebens
Eriogonum corymbosum velutinum
Eriogonum effusum effusum
Eriogonum flavum flavum
Eriogonum heermannii humilius
Eriogonum leptocladon leptocladon
Eriogonum leptocladon papiliunculi
Eriogonum leptocladon ramosissimum
Eriogonum microthecum ambiguum
Eriogonum microthecum laxiflorum
Eriogonum microthecum simpsonii
Eriogonum microthecum
Eriogonum nummulare
Eriogonum plumatella
Eriogonum polycladon
Eriogonum rotundifolium
Eriogonum smithii
Eriogonum wrightii wrightii
Eriogonum

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