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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.
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 · 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. Besides the stained glass look, you’ll see black veins and white spots on the wings of this butterfly.
16 Μαρ 2016 · Viceroys and Monarchs look a lot alike--but you can tell them apart: a thin black line curves across only the Viceroy's hindwings. Both species are distasteful to birds, which learn to avoid...
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.
26 Οκτ 2020 · Butterfly season in Alabama is early spring to late fall. Choose a variety of plants, including annuals, perennials, and woody shrubs, to have flowers continuously through the seasons. This plant diversity also attracts a greater variety of butterfly visitors.
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.
