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I found an endangered butterfly called Fender's Blue. It can only survive on one variety of lupine that grows in Oregon's Willamette Valley. (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by NataliePortland to c/greenspace

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[–] Sass 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Beautiful. I’m in the Willamette. I will keep an eye out. By chance do you have a recommended link to find out more?

[–] NataliePortland 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ya here is some good info. The place to find them is Hagg Lake. Drive around the back side of the lake and there is a spot to pull over that has an informational sign about the butterfly, and that's where you can find several of these lupines and I'm sure you'll find the butterfly too. I believe they are still in bloom now. Good luck!

[–] Sass 2 points 1 year ago

Oh fun, thank you 🙏