The zebra longwing, the Florida state butterfly, has been spending more time in our garden lately, all throughout the day, instead of just the morning hours. This butterfly, at least in my experience, does not scare very easily. They fly very near to get to their destination.

I find it interesting that butterflies are insects that like to be clean. If not kept clean, their antennae’s do not function correctly. Although it may differ slightly to the species, butterflies will use their forelegs to groom their antennae by lower it and then crossing their legs over it, while rubbing them down the shaft to the club.