Northern White-Skipper

Learn

Meet the Northern White-Skipper, a tiny and enchanting relative of the butterfly that loves to dance in meadows and grasslands across the western United States. source With its unique white and black patterns, it’s a real treat for anyone who enjoys watching nature’s wonders. These little acrobats love places with wildflowers growing in abundance, where they can drink nectar and play a key role in pollinating plants.

Grow

The Northern White-Skipper is a real go-getter, taking advantage of a range of wildflowers, from globe mallows to mallows and hollyhocks, to lay their eggs. Once they’re all grown up, they’re fast fliers and are particularly drawn to flowers with bright, colorful petals. Their life is deeply connected to these plants, with caterpillars munching on the leaves and adult butterflies savoring the sweet nectar. Keeping their natural habitats intact is crucial to the survival of this species and others. There are 68 native species of mallow in California.

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Companion plants for mallows inlcude CA poppies, yarrows, sages, monkey flowers, buckwheat, coyote brush, and grasses. You can find ideas on how to create a natutral habitat at your home from Calscape. We also offer Habitat Consultations, have local seeds, and work with local growers. Let us know how we can help. By working to safeguard meadows and grasslands, we’re not only helping the Northern White-Skipper, but countless other creatures that rely on these ecosystems as well.