The subspecies exists only in the Sacramento Mountains and hasn’t been seen in the wild since 2022. This summer's field searches are the recovery effort’s last strategy.
I can say for .certain, or at least 90% sure I spotted one in front of our house on a milk thistle yesterday. I pointed it out to my wife because I had never seen anything like it. We both agreed it was a beautiful butterfly. Had no idea it was endangered.
I can say for .certain, or at least 90% sure I spotted one in front of our house on a milk thistle yesterday. I pointed it out to my wife because I had never seen anything like it. We both agreed it was a beautiful butterfly. Had no idea it was endangered.
Great article and video Jonny!