
Rare butterfly rebounds in Florida after it was believed to be extinct
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As the coontie palm becomes more popular in Florida, the rare Atala butterfly species – which was once believed to be extinct – is growing again in the Sunshine State.
Ann W. Schmidt is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
The Atala butterfly appears to be making a comeback because its host plant – the coontie – is becoming more popular in gardens and landscapes, the SCCF explained in a Facebook post.
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