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A Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Tale of Survival and Resurgence (Part II): Atala Butterflies

by Forest Hecker

January 24, 2024

Countless species of flora and fauna have been lost in what is now being labeled as the Anthropocene extinction event. Fortunately, two local species have not only escaped from the brink of extinction but have rebounded as humans have improved ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Tags: Atala, Coontie, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscaping, Nature, Pgm_HortRes, Wildlife

Reporte sus mariposas atala aquí

by Luz Bahder

June 15, 2023

Creado por Ken Gioeli, agente especialista en recursos naturales y conservación del medio ambiente del departamento de Extensión de UF/IFAS del condado de St. Lucie. La mariposa atala de Florida (Eumaeus atala Poey) es una hermosa mariposa ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Atala, Coontie, Español, Eumaeus Atala, Inaturalist, Ken Gioeli, Mariposa, Poblaciones, Reporte De Avistamientos, Spanish

Atala Infographic Wins Award

by Ken Gioeli

April 20, 2022

Introduction I am honored to announce that my colleague Michele Wood and I are the recipients of the Association of Communication Excellence International Bronze Award in the Graphic Design Posters category for the Atala Steppingstone Infographic. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: #ufbugs, Atala, Butterfly, Extinction

The Atala Steppingstone Project

by Ken Gioeli

July 15, 2021

Once thought extinct, the rare Florida atala butterfly was rediscovered and can thrive with a little help from Florida residents. The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, the Manatee Observation and Education Center, Heathcote Botanical Gardens ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Atala, Botanical Garden, Butterfly, Heathcote, Manatee Center

The Fort Pierce Utility Authority and the Manatee Observation and Education Center Commit to Atala Butterfly Conservation

by Ken Gioeli

May 25, 2021

Congratulations to the Fort Pierce Utility Authority and the Manatee Observation and Education Center for proclaiming commitment to conserve rare atala butterflies. This commitment is made possible by through participation in a program initiated ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Atala, Butterfly, Extinction

Audubon of Martin County Commits to Conserve Rare Atala Butterflies

by Ken Gioeli

May 25, 2021

Congratulations to the Audubon of Martin County for proclaiming commitment to conserve rare atala butterflies on their property. This commitment is made possible by through participation in a program initiated by the UF/IFAS Extension St. ... READ MORE

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Tags: Atala, Butterfly, FMNP, Martin County, Masternaturalist

Florida Atala Butterflies Back from the Brink?

by Ken Gioeli

May 25, 2021

The Florida atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala Poey) is a rare hairstreak butterfly characterized by satiny black wings featuring an iridescent turquois shimmer. It was thought to be extinct due to overharvest of its host plant, Zamia integrifolia ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: #ufbugs, Atala, Butterfly

UF/IFAS Extension Martin County Commits to Conserve Rare Atala Butterflies

by Ken Gioeli

April 5, 2021

Congratulations to the UF/IFAS Extension Martin County for proclaiming commitment to conserve rare atala butterflies on their property. Download the conservation commitment HERE. This commitment is made possible by through participation ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: #GatorDay, Atala, Butterfly, Endangered Species, Entomology

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