This Butterfly Was Extinct_ 10 Years Later it Reappeared

The Palos Verdes blue butterfly, once thought extinct in the 1980s, was rediscovered in the 1990s. Known for its elusive nature and striking silvery blue wings, this butterfly remains one of the rarest in the world. Conservation efforts, including captive breeding programs, have been initiated to increase its population, though it remains on the endangered list. Through careful management, there is hope for its survival.

What makes the Palos Verdes blue butterfly particularly elusive?

• Its distinctive silvery blue wings are only visible when opened

• Its nocturnal nature

• Its ability to camouflage with the environment

• Its rapid flight speed

When was the Palos Verdes blue butterfly thought to be extinct?

• In the 1980s

• In the 2000s

• In the 1970s

• In the 1990s

What was the reaction of biologists upon rediscovering the Palos Verdes blue butterfly?

• Confusion

• Disappointment

• Surprise and delight

• Indifference

What was initiated to help increase the population of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly?

• A breeding program

• A habitat destruction program

• A butterfly tagging initiative

• A butterfly migration study

What is the current status of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly?

• It is no longer endangered

• It remains on the endangered list

• It is thriving in the wild

• It is extinct