Frequently Asked Questions
Are there endangered species of
butterflies?
- There are more than 20 butterflies and moths listed as endangered
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- Most of these species are found in the United States and may become
extinct due to loss of their habitat.
- Some butterflies from other countries, such as some rare birdwing
butterflies from New Guinea, are endangered by loss of habitat and by
collection of specimens for international trade.
- Several individual states list and protect declining butterflies and
moths in their state.
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