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University of Florida Academic Year 2026-2027 Join the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI) in helping inspire the next generation of scientists and environmental stewards! … Continue ...

There are many ongoing or recent studies and research initiatives looking at the life history of rays and skates. These studies will assist governmental agencies with fisheries quotas and conservation ...

A large, international team of scientists has determined that one in ten butterfly species globally has shifted its distribution range, with climate change and extreme weather driving nearly 80% of ...

The Scientist in Every Florida School (SEFS) program matches scientists with K-12 public schools in Florida, with a focus on Title I schools; provides teachers with useful professional development ...

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Common Name: Purple King Shoemaker Scientific Name: Prepona laertes octavia Family: Nymphalidae Subfamily: Charaxinae Tribe: Preponini Wingspan: 2.8 to 3.5 in Place of origin: Central & South America ...

Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world. This form of sustainable agriculture helps protect natural forest habitats from destruction and promote local economic growth ...

Common Name: Pink-spotted Cattleheart Scientific Name: Parides photinus Family: Papilionidae Subfamily: Papilioninae Tribe: Troidini Wingspan: 2.5 to 3.5 in Place of origin: Central America ...

Common Name: Common Buckeye Scientific Name: Junonia coenia Family: Nymphalidae Subfamily: Nymphalinae Tribe: Junoniini Wingspan: 2.3 to 3.0 in Place of origin: Southeast Canada to Mexico Butterflies ...

Common Name: Forest Mother-of-Pearl Scientific Name: Salamis parhassus Family: Nymphalidae Subfamily: Nymphalinae Tribe: Junoniini Wingspan: 3.0 to 4.0 in Place of origin: Central & Southern Africa ...

Common Name: Purple Mort Bleu Scientific Name: Eryphanis automedon Family: Nymphalidae Subfamily: Morphinae Tribe: Brassolini Wingspan: 4.0 to 5.0 in Place of origin: Central & South America ...