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For example, the Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly—a species that is susceptible to insecticides used to control moth pests—is shown as being present across 2 million hectares of Oregon and Washington state, including prime agricultural land.

“Luna moths, Baltimore checkerspot butterflies, and wooly bear caterpillars tuck themselves into a pile of leaves for protection from cold weather and predators. Red-banded hairstreaks lay their eggs on fallen oak leaves. Swallowtail butterflies disguise their cocoons and chrysalis as dried leaves, blending in with the real leaves.”

You might even spot the rare Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly.

Like the Edith’s Checkerspot, a butterfly that is thriving at higher elevations, moving away from the heat.

Several species native to the ecosystem, like Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly and the streaked horned lark, are threatened with extinction.