Hi! You are more than welcome to post photos to the iNaturalist app for scientists to help identify. Or you can email Dr. Jaret Daniels directly. His info is on his lab website here: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/daniels-lab/people/
Great question! We added this link to a more recent page we created about this species, their habitat and the challenges they face: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/exhibits/online/miami-blue-butterflies/
Good eye spotting little butterflies! It's unlikely but possible you saw a Miami blue in that location. If you encounter any again and can get a photo, scientists are always interested in knowing more about sightings in these habitats and locations.
@@FloridaMuseum Upon further research, it became clear that it could have been several other species, most likely a cassius blue. The difference seems so subtle, especially for someone with no particular experience or training.
@@juno6602 They do look very similar! Our scientists are always happy to have community observations like yours added to what we know about Florida's biodiversity. If you aren't already using apps like iNaturalist to document your discoveries, it might be a cool project to jump in and explore. Even if the butterfly was a more common species, we always like to know about range and season and population numbers. Your contributions to scientific knowledge are important :-)
The cinematography of this video is stunning! Huge props to Chris
I'm doing a research project on the Miami Blue and I absolutely loved this video!
Appreciate what you are doing . How is it going now ? Are these still in danger or you managed to save it for now ?
I posted a link to this video on my Instagram, where I drew a Miami Blue Butterfly. I just was speaking about it earlier today. Odd synchronicity.
Did we find one? How do I contact you? We are in NC! I would love to send you pics.
Hi! You are more than welcome to post photos to the iNaturalist app for scientists to help identify. Or you can email Dr. Jaret Daniels directly. His info is on his lab website here: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/daniels-lab/people/
What is the larval hostplant of this butterfly?
Great question! We added this link to a more recent page we created about this species, their habitat and the challenges they face: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/exhibits/online/miami-blue-butterflies/
I see them everywhere in palm beach Florida
I believe I saw one when venturing through wilderness in No Name Key. Am I mistaken?
Good eye spotting little butterflies! It's unlikely but possible you saw a Miami blue in that location. If you encounter any again and can get a photo, scientists are always interested in knowing more about sightings in these habitats and locations.
@@FloridaMuseum Upon further research, it became clear that it could have been several other species, most likely a cassius blue. The difference seems so subtle, especially for someone with no particular experience or training.
@@juno6602 They do look very similar! Our scientists are always happy to have community observations like yours added to what we know about Florida's biodiversity. If you aren't already using apps like iNaturalist to document your discoveries, it might be a cool project to jump in and explore. Even if the butterfly was a more common species, we always like to know about range and season and population numbers. Your contributions to scientific knowledge are important :-)
I think I have them in my yard.
A wise pootis once said "how could this happen"