 Central Florida is home to many of the 160 plus butterfly species in the state. Colt Creek and Lake Kissimmee State Parks as well as county environmental lands such as Circle B Bar Reserve and city parks offer great butterfly viewing opportunities. It is also easy to plant a butterfly garden at your home.
By clicking on the headings you will find a checklist of all the butterflies in Polk County as well as lists of butterfly nectar and larval plants. Many plants attractive to butterflies are also attractive to birds. Welcoming nature into your yard is a wonderful way to introduce children and adults to natural events that take place daily, usually unobserved. Opening our eyes to the natural world allows us to feel the ebb and flow of all living things.
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