Protecting rare butterflies of Florida’s pine flats and prairies
The Loammi skipper (Atrytonopsis loammi) is a small, wedge-shaped butterfly with stubby antennas and bulbous black eyes in a fuzzy … Continue
Bringing a fossil dig to the classroom
It was a chilly February day. A handful of Florida teachers gathered on the edge of a dirt pit in … Continue
Meet the butterflies breaking into the brewing business
The frosted elfin is a small brown butterfly about the size of a nickel. Despite its unremarkable appearance, this rare … Continue
Collecting a fossil from the field
In August 2017, some Florida Museum scientists and paleontology volunteers went on a fossil hunting trip to Nebraska. Watch as … Continue
Holiday in the Field
We know our scientists work hard, so we make sure they have time off to relax, see family, and get … Continue
Kids Dig Fossils!
There is very big science happening at our Montbrook fossil dig site, and although we do have a great variety … Continue