On a morning walk through a local park in Coconut Creek, Florida, the "Butterfly Capitol of the World" I found a small butterfly garden next to "Monarch Pavilion" and found a good number of beautiful tropical butterfly and moth species in just a few short minutes.
One of the cool things I saw was a female polydamas swallowtail, Battus polydamas, investigating her pipevine host plant for a good place to lay her eggs. What was amazing to witness is how the female "tastes" the plant with her feet to find the right spot! That's right! BUTTERFLIES TASTE WITH THEIR FEET!
Join me on this quick adventure as we witness some South Florida tropical beauties in action.
Music loop: Bensound Royalty Free Music website
