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Monarchs are the most celebrated and well-known butterflies in North America. They are familiar residents of Alabama and occur in every county. Yet, because of their migratory patterns, most Alabamians encounter them only in spring and fall when they pass through the state on the way to and from their wintering grounds.
Monarchs are easily the most recognized butterfly in Alabama! They are famous for their color pattern and migration. Look for Monarchs anywhere there is milkweed, which is the only food source their caterpillars eat. Most people are familiar with the declining population of Monarchs.
Search for information about a particular species or look at species lists from specific counties, regions, or selected public lands. Learn more about the plants on which butterflies depend through live linkage to the Alabama Plant Atlas.
This guide is a reference for identifying species of butterflies reported from Alabama. If you have additions or corrections please send them to jpfriel@ua.edu.
10 Δεκ 2023 · Alabama is unusual in that it is represented by two beautiful butterflies. The state insect is the monarch butterfly, while the state butterfly is the eastern tiger swallowtail, a gorgeous yellow and black striped species. This article is about the monarch butterfly, which was designated in 1989.
Native Milkweed and Other Important Plants to the Monarch in Alabama. Common Name. Scientific Name. Habitat. Location. Butterfly Milkweed. Asclepias tuberosa. Well-drained soil, full sun, drought tolerant, mesic to dry forests, sandhills, prairies, and roadsides. Throughout Alabama.
The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae) in the family Nymphalidae. It may be the most familiar North American butterfly.
