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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.
Plant native milkweeds* to support Monarchs! These include Butterfly Milkweed and Swamp Milkweed, which are often sold at native plant sales and occasionally found in plant nurseries. Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) thrives in well-drained soil and in full sun. Its long taproot makes it drought tolerant, but also means it doesn't ...
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.
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.
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.
6 Οκτ 2024 · 3 Butterflies That Look Like Monarchs. Look closely at your backyard butterflies! Here's how to detect the subtle differences among the three butterflies that look like monarchs. It’s always a thrill when a beautiful orange butterfly flutters through your backyard.
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.
