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Species

Species:

Family:

Subfamily:

Size

Small

Host Plants

• Coontie

Where Found

Habitat

• Pinelands, scrub
• Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

• BROWARD
• COLLIER
• MARTIN
• MIAMI-DADE
• MONROE
• PALM BEACH

Flight Period

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

Description

Found only in southeast Florida, the Atala was almost extirpated from the state. It has since made a solid comeback thanks in part to the ornamental landscape planting of cycads - the butterfly's larval host. Today, most populations of the butterfly are found in more urbanized areas from Miami north to West Palm Beach. | Photos by Jaret Daniels