The document lists 9 common butterfly species found in North America, including the Monarch, Black Swallowtail, Mourning Cloak, and Painted Lady butterflies. For each species, it identifies the host plants that the butterfly larvae feed on as well as illustrations of the butterfly larvae and adult forms.

1. CommonCommon
ButterfliesButterflies

2. Monarch ButterflyMonarch Butterfly
• Host Plant Milkweed
Larva Adult Male

3. Black SwallowtailBlack Swallowtail
Host Plants Dill, Parsley, Fennel,
Carrot
Larva Adult

4. Mourning Cloak ButterflyMourning Cloak Butterfly
Host Plants Willow, Cottonwood,
Elm
Larva Adult

5. Zebra Swallowtail ButterflyZebra Swallowtail Butterfly
Host Plant Pawpaw
Larva Adult

6. European Cabbage ButterflyEuropean Cabbage Butterfly
Host Plants Broccoli, Cabbage
Larva Adult

7. TigerTiger SwallowtailSwallowtail
Host Plants Bay Magnolia, Tulip
Poplar
Larva Adult

8. Viceroy ButterflyViceroy Butterfly
Host Plants Willow, Poplar, Apple
Larva Adult

9. Spicebush SwallowtailSpicebush Swallowtail
Host Plants Spice Bush,
Sassafras
Larva Adult

10. Question Mark ButterflyQuestion Mark Butterfly
Host Plants Nettle, Elm, Hackberry
Larva Adult

11. Painted Lady ButterflyPainted Lady Butterfly
Host Plants Thistle, Hollyhock,
Sunflower
Larva Adult