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Species

Species:

Family:

Subfamily:

Size

Large

Where Found

Habitat

• Wetlands, swamps, moist woodlands
• Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

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

Description

Commonly encountered in and near wetlands that support willows, the Viceroy often ventures into nearby gardens. Just like the similar-looking Monarch, the brightly colored orange and black adults are distasteful to many predators. | Photos by Jaret Daniels