checkerspot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of checkerspot
Example Sentences
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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.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 31, 2023
The Puget Blue butterfly, a species of concern, reappeared last year, and Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly will be introduced soon.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2023
Harsh paintbrush is also favored by the Taylor’s checkerspot, an endangered butterfly found in just a handful of locations in Washington state, Oregon, and British Columbia.
From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2023
Some plant and animal species—such as the Edith’s checkerspot butterfly and the Scots pine—are shifting to higher, cooler elevations in the mountains as well.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 5, 2022
Other species, such as the common cabbage white butterfly and the imperiled, multicolored Edith’s checkerspot, are on downward trends, too, according to the analysis from Forister and his team.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 4, 2021
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