Nectar Source - Butterflies: Eastern Swallowtail and American Lady. Skippers: Crossline, Silver, Fiery, Pecks. Moths: Ironweed Clearwing and Ironweed Borer.
Syrphid flies, Soldier Beetles. Numerous native bees including: Green Sweat bees Bumble bees
Pollen - Long-horned bees (Ironweed specialist)
Birds - Seed
Host Plant - Parthenice Tiger Moth
For details information visit the
Illinois Wildflower website