Florida Leafwing Butterfly

The Florida leafwing butterfly is found in the pine rocklands of south Florida. Its bright orange upper wings make it easy to spot in flight, but when it closes its wings, it resembles a dead leaf.
Photo By/Credit

Mary Truglio/FWC

Date Shot/Created
12/14/2015
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
The Florida leafwing butterfly is found in the pine rocklands of south Florida. Its bright orange upper wings make it easy to spot in flight, but when it closes its wings, it resembles a dead leaf.
Partner(s)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Species
Anaea troglodyta floridalis
Subject tags
Endangered and/or Threatened species