Florida’s rare blue bee rediscovered at Lake Wales Ridge
The Sunshine State’s iconic wildlife includes the American alligator, the Florida panther, the scrub jay and the manatee. But some…Read More
A kaleidoscope of monarchs: Marveling at one of nature’s greatest journeys
Our horses breathed deep but kept a steady pace as we ascended to 10,000 feet above sea level, scanning the…Read More
Meet the butterflies breaking into the brewing business
The frosted elfin is a small brown butterfly about the size of a nickel. Despite its unremarkable appearance, this rare…Read More
Florida monarch butterfly populations have dropped 80 percent since 2005
A 37-year survey of monarch populations in North Central Florida shows that caterpillars and butterflies have been declining since 1985…Read More
Grants help Miami blue butterfly conservation efforts
One of the most critically endangered butterflies in the U.S. is getting a little more help. The Florida Museum of…Read More
Jaret Daniels named UF Research Foundation Professor
The University of Florida Research Foundation has named Florida Museum researcher Jaret Daniels a UFRF Professor for 2017-2020. Daniels is associate…Read More
Miami Blue Butterflies
Once common throughout coastal southern Florida, the Miami blue butterfly now ranks among North America’s rarest insects. While the main…Read More
Struggle for survival
Drawn by turquoise waters and sun-drenched white sand beaches, hoards of tourists annually flock to Bahia Honda State Park, a…Read More