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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.
12 Φεβ 2024 · The Monarch is likely the most well-known butterfly in the United States due to its easily recognizable orange pattern that looks like stained glass and its habit of migration. Besides the stained glass look, you’ll see black veins and white spots on the wings of this butterfly.
2 Απρ 2023 · A monarch butterfly and the viceroy butterfly are frequently confused. The viceroy’s orange and black upperside is similar to that of the Monarch ( Danaus plexippus ), with the exception of a long row of white spots in the black marginal strip and a black band running across the hindwing.
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.
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.
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.
