Less common than the red admiral, to which it is related ... Fun fact: if you have ever had one of those “raise your own butterfly” kits, this is the species that you will be raising.

HABITAT: The Quino checkerspot may occupy a variety of habitat types — including grasslands, coastal sage scrub, chamise chaparral, red shank chaparral ... RANGE: Historically, this butterfly was ...

The Act protects foreign endangered species by banning their import and sale, increasing awareness, and providing financial assistance. Harris’ mimic swallowtail: This mostly black butterfly has ...