Fishtales Magazine: A Sailfish Point Publication - Magazine - Page 6
Fun Facts:
Florida’s state butter昀氀y
is the Zebra Longwing
Florida is home to over
170 native butter昀氀y
species
Caterpillars typically
remain in the cocoon
for 9 to 14 days
Our golf course has planted Butter昀氀y Gardens,
which are aesthetically pleasing and they help the
health of our environment. Butter昀氀ies in Florida,
in addition to bees, are critical to the ecosystem,
acting as vital pollinators for native wild昀氀owers
and plants, supporting the food chain as a prey
source for birds and reptiles, and serving as
environmental indicators of habitat health. They
contribute to biodiversity and pollination, helping
to maintain healthy habitats across the state.
Each spring, we hold a butter昀氀y release to help
support a healthy natural ecosystem and promote
environmental conservation. We also participate in
Monarchs in the Rough, a program for golf courses
to provide habitat for declining Monarch butter昀氀y
populations.
These practices promote biodiversity, enhance
the beauty of out-of-play areas, and demonstrate
our commitment to sustainability by transforming
unused land into pollinator-friendly habitat.
Through the ACSP program, Sail昀椀sh Point helps
protect our environment while bene昀椀ting wildlife,
employees, residents, and future generations.
Signs of Emergence:
About 24–48 hours before the
butter昀氀y emerges, the green
chrysalis will turn transparent
and dark, making color of
wings visible.
