Nymphalidae (emperor, admirals, tortoiseshells, etc)

Donald W. Hall

The question mark is a common, medium-sized butterfly of wooded areas and suburbs that is often, but not always, associated with moist areas. With its wings folded, it resembles a dead leaf and is highly cryptic. This document provides an in-depth profile of the question mark butterfly, Polygonia interrogationis, detailing its distribution, physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural enemies. Found throughout the eastern United States and southern Canada, this butterfly is known for its cryptic appearance resembling a dead leaf. The article describes the butterfly's distinct wing patterns, larval hosts, and feeding habits. It also highlights the butterfly's interactions with predators and parasitoids, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of its biology and ecology. Original publication date November 2011. 

Donald W. Hall and Jerry F. Butler

The eastern comma is a relatively small, inconspicuous butterfly that is rather closely associated with moist woods where its preferred nettle hosts grow, but it sometimes strays into other areas. With its wings folded, it resembles a dead leaf and is highly cryptic.

Denise Tan and Andrea Lucky

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This document provides an overview of the Carolina satyr butterfly, Hermeuptychia sosybius. It details the butterfly’s distribution across the southeastern United States, its preferred habitats, and its life cycle stages from egg to adult. The article also highlights the morphological differences between the Carolina satyr and the similar intricate satyr, Hermeuptychia intricata. Additionally, it discusses the butterfly’s feeding habits and the grasses that serve as larval hosts. The document emphasizes the importance of accurate species identification for conservation efforts.

Donald W. Hall

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Jaret C. Daniels

Andrei Sourakov

Jaret C. Daniels

Haleigh Ray, Haleigh A. Ray, andJacqueline Y. Miller
Other Contacts: Jaret C. Daniels and

Donald W. Hall and Jerry F. Butler

Jaret C. Daniels

Donald W. Hall and Jerry F. Butler

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Donald W. Hall, Jerry F. Butler, andMarc C. Minno
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Donald W. Hall and Jerry F. Butler

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Donald W. Hall
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Donald W. Hall andJerry F. Butler
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Donald W. Hall andJerry F. Butler
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

James E. Hayden

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Donald W. Hall andJerry F. Butler
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This document provides an in-depth profile of the goatweed butterfly, Anaea andria Scudder, highlighting its cryptic coloration and adaptive behaviors. It covers the butterfly's distribution across the southern Midwest and South, its physical characteristics, and seasonal dimorphism. The life cycle, including mating habits and larval development, is detailed, along with the butterfly's host plants, primarily species in the genus Croton. The document emphasizes the butterfly's ecological significance and the impact of habitat loss on its population. Original publication date September 1998.

Donald W. Hall and Jerry F. Butler

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Andrei Sourakov

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management