The Zestos Skipper
* Contributed by David L. Lysinger Once upon a time, the Florida Keys were predominantly covered with tropical hardwood hammock–a plant association …
On Behalf of the Schaus’ Swallowtail
Contributed by Jaeson Clayborn* Abstract: The first part, “Habitat Enhancement at Biscayne National Park,” describes a project to protect and increase Schaus’ …
Atala Relocation Project
Atala photos courtesy of Ron Nuehring. Here is where butterfly gardening and butterfly conservation show off their strong connection! Once thought extinct, now …
Gray Hairstreak (S. melinus)
Gray Hairstreak resting on a flower in Big Cypress National Preserve, July 2018. Photo by Jaeson Clayborn. What other butterflies occur in …
Our Federally-Listed Endangered Miami Blue
Thanks to Mickey Wheeler for images of the Miami Blue when it could still be found in the Lower Keys. On …
Endangered Butterflies Listed
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will publish concurrent final rules in the Federal Register announcing the listing of the Florida leafwing and Bartram’s …