Julia

Julia
Photo by Jaret Daniels

Species

Species:

Dryas iulia

Family:

Nymphalidae

Subfamily:

Heliconiinae

Size

Medium

Where Found

Habitat

  • Woodlands, hammocks, forest margins, and adjacent open areas
  • Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

  • BREVARD
  • BROWARD
  • CHARLOTTE
  • COLLIER
  • HENDRY
  • INDIAN RIVER
  • LEE
  • MARTIN
  • MIAMI-DADE
  • MONROE
  • OSCEOLA
  • PALM BEACH
  • PINELLAS
  • SAINT LUCIE
  • SARASOTA

Flight Period

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

Description

A butterfly of subtropical hammocks in southern Florida, the Julia adeptly maneuvers through the shady forest understory and along sunny margins. It is a frequent garden visitor and visits a wide variety of smaller blossoms. | Photos by Jaret Daniels

UF IFAS Ext FFL