Arctiidae Caterpillars on Lupinus bicolor, near Malo, San Clemente Isl.

Media Format

Slide

Photographer

Steve Junak

Arctiidae Caterpillars on Lupinus bicolor, near Malo, San Clemente Isl.

Location Information

Place Name

San Clemente Island

Country:

United States

State:

California

County:

Los Angeles

Specific Location

near Malo""

Is this photo taken on the Channel Islands?

Yes

Plant Information

Plant(s) Pictured

Miniature Lupine (Lupinus bicolor)

More Info

Alternative Common Names

Lupine, Miniature, Annual Lupine, Bicolored Lupine, Lupine, Miniature Lupine Due To Its Diminutive Size

Native Status

Native

Plant Type/Growth Form

annual herb

Cultivars

Yes

Blooming Period

Spring

Plant Communities

Lupinus bicolor, Desert, Forest, Grassland, Woodland, Closed-Cone Pine Forest, Coastal Strand, Lupinus bicolor, Foothill Woodland, Joshua Tree Woodland, Lupinus bicolor, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub, Red Fir Forest, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, Lavender, White

Primary Plant Part

Leaves