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El Segundo Blue Butterfly  | 7 Panel Hat | Grey| Orange | White 100% Recycled Mesh

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El Segundo Blue Butterfly | 7 Panel Hat | Grey| Orange | White 100% Recycled Mesh

Katherine Homes

San Juan Islands, WA

Price

$41.00

About this piece

El Segundo Blue Butterfly You are lucky if you get a glimpse of these shimmering beautiful blue butterflies! Less than 1 inch across, this tiny El Segundo Blue Butterfly is considered endangered. Their adult life is less than a few days and only inhabit a very small coastal prairie area of California. As the Coastal Prairie becomes diminished by urban development, their habitat and food (coastal buckwheat) are threatened. Invasive species of grass also push out the coast buckwheat, which is vital to the butterfly’s survival. The survival of this butterfly will rely on adequate habitat, introducing native plants, removing invasive plants, and protecting the dunes it lives in. Generating awareness around threatened species and wildlands through affordable and functional art. We are a 1% f...

About the artist

Katherine Homes uses wildlife and wildlands art to connect people with threatened species and outdoor places, with 1% for the Planet giving built into the brand.

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