Wings of the Rockies: Exploring Butterfly Life Histories

07/02/24 • 43 min

In this episode of Bug Banter, we are closing out our series on butterflies by exploring those found in the Rockies. From prairies to mountain tops, the Rockies are made up of a diversity of ecosystems varying in altitude and temperature.

To learn more about these amazing creatures, we are joined by Steve Armstead, a Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society who has a particular focus on Nature-Based Climate Solutions. Steve is based in Colorado, where he partners on efforts to manage and create high-quality, connected, climate-resilient pollinator habitat.

Thank you for listening! For more information go to xerces.org/bugbanter.

Thank you for listening! For more information go to xerces.org/bugbanter.

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Bug Banter with the Xerces Society - Wings of the Rockies: Exploring Butterfly Life Histories

Transcript

Matthew: Welcome to bug banter with the Xerces society where we explore the world of invertebrates and how to help these extraordinary animals. If you want to support our work go to Xerces.org/give.

Rachel: Hi, I'm Rachel Dunham in Missoula, Montana.

Matthew: And I'm Matthew Shepherd in Portland, Oregon.

Rachel: In this episode of Bug Banter, we are closing out our series on butterflies by exploring those found in the Rockies. I am especially excited about this one because I