Saturday, April 5, 2025

Question: What is the state butterfly of Florida?

Answer: The zebra longwing was designated the official state butterfly in 1996 by the state legislature. Long black wings with distinctive thin yellow bands, combined with slow, graceful flight, characterize the zebra longwing (Heliconius charitonius). It has a wide range of habitats, including hardwood hammocks, thickets, and gardens.