What is the official Florida state butterfly?

By Susan Hardee Steger
October 15, 2021

Zebra Longwings are the official State of Florida Butterfly. This photograph was taken on the Fernandina Beach Greenway. The easily identifiable  Zebra Longwings are said to be the only butterfly that eats pollen. Its lifespan of six months is longer than the one month lifespan of most butterflies.