effective camouflage in its pine rockland habitat in South Florida. This butterfly, whose only known host plant is the pineland croton, reaches adult sizes of 2.75 to 3 inches and displays sexual ...

Bees and butterflies also adore the plant and its pale blue flowers. In Florida and nearby areas, it's even a common host plant to the Cassius blue butterfly (Leptotes cassius). Despite its appeal to ...

Fact: The Miami Blue is a small blue butterfly found only in Florida. It is one of the most critically endangered butterflies ...

Citrus trees are a joy to have in your backyard, producing fresh fruit. Take care of your trees by keeping an eye out for ...

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, more than 160 butterfly species breed in the state and ...

There are unlimited ways to observe National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day, and that includes simply getting outside.

The city of Bonita Springs is encouraging residents to retain permits when working to repair storm damage. This, they say, is ...

Mark your calendars! The Marco Island Center for the Arts will host a miniature golf tournament at the Marco Island Golf & ...

Cullinan Park is perfect for a fall outing. It offers places to walk with the kids, exercise the dogs or stroll in the woods.

The fifth Florida-Friendly Landscaping ... The butterflies will lay eggs on the host plants so you can observe the entire life cycle of a butterfly right there in your own yard.

Regardless of how the butterflies fare this year, the long-term prospects for the migration seem to be dimming. Habitat loss, ...