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Daily Bucket: Some Florida Butterflies [1]
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Date: 2025-02-28
Florida has a wide diversity of butterflies, many of which are active all year round.
The Daily Bucket is a regular series from the Backyard Science group. Here we talk about Mother Nature in all her glory, especially the parts that live nearby. So let us know (as close as you are comfortable) where you are and what's going on around you. What's the weather like? Seen any interesting plants, bugs or critters? Are there birds at your feeders? Deer, foxes or snakies in your yard? Seen any cool rocks or geological features? Post your observations and notes here. And photos. We like photos. :)
There are at least 200 species of butterfly that can be found in Florida, including some 100 or so in the Tampa Bay area.
Here are some photos of just a few that I have seen over the years.
White Peacock Butterfly
Zebra Longwing
Zebrawing emerging from its chrysalis
Long-Tailed Skipper
Gulf Fritillary
Monarch Butterfly
Monarch Caterpillar
Atala Butterfly. Found in southern Florida and seriously endangered.
Io Moth caterpillar
And now it’s your turn: what’s fluttering in your neck of the woods?
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