Did you know that Florida has a state butterfly? In 1996, Gov. Lawton Chiles designated the Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charitonius) as Florida’s official state butterfly. This butterfly is found in ...

Many Floridians know that the sabal palmetto, also known as sabal or cabbage palm, is the state tree, and that the orange blossom is our state flower.But did you know we have a state butterfly?In ...

It’s always a treat to spot Zebra Longwing butterflies (Heliconius charithonia). These exotic-looking insects are common in Mexico and Central America, and they’re found year-round in parts of Texas ...

Sandy Jespersen wasn't looking for a rare butterfly. She was seeking shade from the hot sun at Brazos Bend State Park where she works as a volunteer. She headed for the canopy of trees at the ...

Last year, I saw a number of Zebra Longwing butterflies floating around the passionflower vine in my yard. I haven't seen any this year. Will they return? As the summer season progresses in our area, ...

The one great thing about living in Florida is that we can enjoy our gardens longer throughout the year than most gardeners. And with a garden come butterflies, and if I am not mistaken, I was buzzed ...

Male zebra longwing butterfly vision sticks to a duller pallette, perhaps for mating reasons. The genes that explain this may help unlock how differences between sexes evolve. By Veronique Greenwood ...

Gardeners should monitor lawns for tropical sod webworms and consider applying a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early fall. Fall is an ideal time to apply fire ant bait, manage standing water to prevent ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Blue Moon on Halloween, Northern Lights creeping south, and now Jupiter and Saturn snuggling close for the ...