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Hiding Nymphalidae Danaus plexippus Monarch butterfly St Marks National Wildlife Reserve Florida Americana Collection photography by David Allio

Monarch butterfly – Americana Collection

“A buttefly’s range depends more on the availability of host plants for larvae than on nectar plants for adults, so protecting larval hosts is a higher priority for butterfly conservation than is protecting the nectar plants that appear in many butterfly gardens.”1

Although studies are inconclusive, it is suggested that the Monarch butterflies Danaus…

Monarch habitat | FL

Monarch butterfly – Americana Collection

“Urban and suburban development is eliminating monarch habitat by supplanting agricultural landscapes where an estimated 90% of milkweeds occur. The increasing use of herbicides in agriculture is also leading to milkweed loss. The widespread use of genetically modified crops, such as herbicide-resistant corn and soybeans, exacerbates the problem because it…

Monarch butterfly – Americana Collection

“To develop appropriate habitats for monarchs, we need to move beyond thinking only about particular host species toward a focus on planting native communities. Backyard butterfly garden programs usually do not encourage gardeners to consider nearby plant communities (forests, prairies, or parks) when choosing plants for their gardens. Such programs often…

Monarch butterfly | FL

Monarch butterfly – Americana Collection

Because of the warm climate and continuous availability of host plants, much of Florida’s monarch population stays in the state year-round and breeds continuously throughout the year. Year-round residents are more common in southern Florida, as cold winter temperatures in northern Florida can kill monarchs at any life stage. In addition to resident…

Veteran’s Day Parade | FL

Veteran’s Day Parade – Americana Collection

2018 November 12 | Monday: The people of Monticello, Florida, celebrate their neighbors, family, and community with a parade on Veteran’s Day to honor those who served in the United States Armed Services. It is one of three annual parades in the seat of Jefferson County government.

Monticello is prototypical small-town American South where the Pledge…

Last Stop | FL

Andrew Gillum – Americana Collection

2018 November 05 | Monday: Mayor Andrew Gillum, candidate for Governor of Florida, speaks at the Monticello Opera House in Monticello, Florida, his last campaign stop before election day. At that stop, Gillum predicted victory to the enthusiastic audience.

camera: Nikon D500 | lens: AF Nikkor VR Zoom 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED exposure: f/3.2 – 1/200 – ISO 10000