The Oregon silverspot butterfly is a threatened species facing decline due to habitat loss, with efforts underway for restoration and conservation.
Category: Invertebrates
Endangered Insects of the Washington Temperate Forest
The Johnson’s hairstreak butterfly underscores the importance of mature forests, revealing ecosystem health and highlighting the need for further study of Washington’s insects.
Endangered Insects of the Washington Shrubsteppe
Five key insect species in the shrubsteppe ecosystem indicate environmental health; their declines signal broader ecological challenges in connectivity, water, and biodiversity.
Taylor’s Checkerspot
Endemic to the Pacific Northwest, this striking butterfly is near local extinction in Washington.
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