Dakota skipper on prairie lily
Detailed Description
A Dakota skipper perched on a prairie lily in a critical habitat area in North Dakota. The Dakota skipper is a federally threatened species.
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Related
Dakota Skipper Surveillance, Monitoring, and Assessment
The Dakota Skipper is a small butterfly that once lived throughout the grasslands of the north-central U.S. and south-central Canada but is now listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Using eDNA to Study the Distribution and Diversity of Native Pollinators
Pollinators contribute substantially to the economy of the United States by fertilizing fruit, nut, and vegetable crops, and are also necessary for the seed production required for grassland restoration. Over the past few decades, there has been a significant loss of pollinators and a decline in the ecosystem services they provide.