UF/IFAS Extension Martin County Commits to Conserve Rare Atala Butterflies
April 5, 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 ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCESTags: #GatorDay, Atala, Butterfly, Endangered Species, Entomology