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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 ...
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 · 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.
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.
16 Μαρ 2016 · Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a butterfly magnet! Plant it to attract species like American Ladies that nectar from it, and Monarchs, whose caterpillars eat it.
This article explores 20 of the most common butterflies found in Alabama, from large showy species to smaller cryptic ones. Learn how to identify some of the state’s most iconic butterflies and discover fascinating details about their natural histories, host plants, and habitats.
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.
