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Look for these butterflies in Alabama in meadows, open lots, and fields. Plant flowers like butterfly weed, mint, and sunflowers to attract them to your garden. Ornamental plants like violets, pansies, and passionflower serve as hosts for their caterpillars.
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.
12 Φεβ 2024 · Monarch. Image Credit: gyulche1, Pixabay. Even if you aren’t an Alabama native, you know this butterfly! 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.
Monarch butterflies are a common sight in the summer, but did you know that there are several species of butterfly that look like monarchs? These species are found throughout North America and have colors and patterns that cause people to confuse them with monarch butterflies.
From vibrant swallowtails fluttering along sunny creeks to tiny hairstreaks nectaring on backyard flowers, a rainbow of butterflies can be discovered across the state. This article explores 20 of the most common butterflies found in Alabama, from large showy species to smaller cryptic ones.
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.
The Alabama Butterfly Atlas (ABA) collects, interprets, and shares information about Alabama's butterfly populations for the purpose of education and conservation. Explore Species
