Monarch on Spotted Beebalm Baby Onesie

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A female monarch butterfly feeding on spotted beebalm showing the underside of a wing. Spotted beebalm is also called horsemint.

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Butterflies are Forever

The monarch butterfly - Danaus plexippus - is famous for the multi-generational migration throughout North America. These members of the brush-footed butterflies family - Nymphalidae - can be seen year-round in Florida. Spotted beebalm - Monarda punctata - is a native wildflower that attracts many pollinators and can be found throughout the eastern portions of North America, Texas and surrounding states and California.

His entire life Paul Rebmann has ventured outdoors to enjoy nature. Whether he is hiking in mountain forests, wading through Florida swamps, or on the water in a kayak or canoe, Paul strives to satisfy his biophilia. As a nature photographer and Florida Master Naturalist, he attempts to bring the beauty and wonder of nature to others, so that they may see what they might not happen to experience for themselves, and to impart the importance of preserving our natural areas, not only for our enjoyment and quality of life, but also for the survival of the flora and fauna that surrounds us. Images by Paul have been published in field guides, various periodicals, exhibited in juried art shows and also used in exhibits at Lyonia Environmental...