Insects:
* Bees: Fireweed is a major nectar source for bees, providing them with pollen and nectar.
* Butterflies: Fireweed is a popular host plant for caterpillars of several butterfly species, including the Painted Lady and Mourning Cloak.
* Other Insects: Various other insects also feed on fireweed, including aphids, grasshoppers, and beetles.
Birds:
* Goldfinches: Fireweed seeds are a favorite food of goldfinches, especially during the fall and winter.
* Other Birds: Some other birds, like chickadees, sparrows, and juncos, also eat fireweed seeds.
Mammals:
* Deer: Fireweed is a good forage for deer, particularly in the early stages of growth.
* Rabbits: Rabbits also enjoy eating fireweed leaves and stems.
* Elk: Elk will eat fireweed, especially in areas where other food is scarce.
Other Wildlife:
* Moths: Fireweed is a food source for some moth larvae.
Fireweed's ability to attract a wide variety of animals makes it an important part of the ecosystem, contributing to pollination, seed dispersal, and providing food for many creatures.