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Species

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Family:

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Size

Large

Where Found

Habitat

• Open habitats, disturbed sites, coastal areas
• Pinelands, scrub
• Wetlands, swamps, moist woodlands
• 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

No doubt the most well-known butterfly in North America, the Monarch is a common garden visitor. Adults frequent a variety of somewhat smaller blossoms including those of their milkweed hosts. The black, white and yellow striped larvae can quickly devour available host material, so plant accordingly! | Photos by Jaret Daniels