Native Wildflower Plants Host Lepidopterans
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Some native wildflower plants are hosts to lepidopterans (comprised of butterflies and moths), from eggs to larvae that eat the leaves, stems, flowers, and roots, which play a critical role in their life cycle. The larvae of the moth or butterfly are also called caterpillars.
The host plant provides the first food for the caterpillars, who are very picky eaters, and without it, they will most likely starve to death. The host plants also provide shelter, camouflage, and protection through the plant's chemical compounds.
