Although your likelihood of seeing one of these in Sarasota is remote, their numbers are increasing in Florida.
Flora & Fauna
Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta)
Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program has documented sea turtle nesting activity and the status of shoreline habitat for more than three decades along 35 miles of Sarasota County beaches. Their findings contribute to the statewide understanding of nesting trends.
Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)
Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
Gulf Coast Tick (Amblyomma maculatum)
Love Bug (Plecia nearctica)
The Love Bug (Plecia nearctica) is a small, distinctively colored species of march fly native to parts of Central America and the southeastern United States, most famously associated with Florida and the Gulf Coast. Known for their sudden, massive population explosions and their habit of flying in locked pairs, these insects are a staple of […]
Florida Harvester Ant (Pogonomyrmex badius)
These native ants can keep the fire ants out of a habitat.
Lightning Whelk (Sinistrofulgur perversum)
Notice the lightning whelk’s unique left-handed opening.