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The zebra longwing is found throughout the state, although it is more common in south Florida, particularly in the Everglades National Park. In 1996 the state legislature designated the zebra longwing as the official state butterfly.
The Zebra longwing is Florida’s official state butterfly! IDENTIFICATION. Zebra longwings are found throughout the state and are a common garden visitor. Their elongated wings make them easy to distinguish from other Florida natives, but their unique attributes don’t stop there.
Our state butterfly, Zebra Longwing, or Zebra Heliconian, is named for its striped wing pattern. This coloration is a warning to predators that the butterfly is toxic. Their toxic nature comes from chemicals called cyanogenic glycosides that taste bitter, and if ingested, are bad for one’s health.
The zebra longwing was designated the state butterfly of Florida in 1996. An inhabitant of more forested shaded areas, it is often found in subtropical hammocks, forest margins, shrubby thickets, and adjacent open areas. It is a regular sight in many butterfly gardens and suburban yards and parks.
Florida's state insect is the zebra longwing butterfly. It was designated in 1996 and represents the unique semi-tropical flora and fauna of the beautiful state of Florida. This article tells you what you need to know about this wonderful butterfly.
The zebra longwing, Heliconius charithonia (Linnaeus), was designated the state butterfly of Florida in 1996. A denizen of more forested settings, it frequents subtropical hammocks, forest margins, shrubby thickets, and adjacent open areas.
Zebra longwings (Heliconius charitonius) are one of four longwing and fritillary butterflies found in Florida. In 1996, Governor Chiles designated the Zebra Longwing as Florida's official state butterfly.