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Species

Species:

Family:

Subfamily:

Size

Small

Host Plants

• Christmas Senna

Where Found

Habitat

• Open habitats, disturbed sites, coastal areas
• Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Description

Aptly named, the Sleepy Orange is a beautiful yellow-orange butterfly commonly encountered throughout Florida. Populations often build up considerably by late summer or early fall. The larvae utilize a variety of native and exotic sennas. | Photo by Jaret Daniels