Interestingly enough, on Oregon Field Guide yesterday evening, there was a bit on the
Taylor's Checker Spot Butterfly.
One of the rarest in the World! and could be extinct very soon!
Oregon Field Guide — This Week's Episode · Oregon Public Broadcasting
Taylor Checker Spot Butterflies have been diminished into a few spaces in Oregon..
The Oregon Zoo is trying to gather catepillars and "breed" them back into the wild.
The biggest problem is habitat loss. (more people!)
Quote:
A small park in Benton County is home to the largest population of one of the rarest butterflies in the world. Until recently, little was known about the Taylor's Checkerspot, but studies now confirm their numbers are declining. They need a specialized prairie meadow habitat to survive and that habitat is disappearing. See how the Oregon Zoo and some private landowners are trying to bring hope for the survival of this beautiful creature.
For more information: Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Located in Portland, the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation takes a leading role in the effort to protect biodiversity worldwide.
Online: Leaders in Invertebrate Conservation: Endangered Butterfly Protection, Pollinators, Stream Biomonitoring
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More Info:
Taylor's Checkerspot Butterfly — Butterfly Conservation Initiative
