Endangered Species in Maryland:
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01
Baltimore Checkerspot
Named the official insect of Maryland in 1973. Known for its orange and black colors, the Baltimore checkerspot was given its name after the first Lord Baltimore, George Calvert.
02
The Green Sea Turtle
Generally found in fairly shallow waters inside reefs bays and inlets, except when migrating, green sea turtles eat sea grasses and marine algae.
03
Frosted Elfin
Adult Frosted Elfins, not strong fliers, don't stray too far from their host plant: the Sundial Lupine.
04
The Maryland Darter
Only known from a limited area in Harford County, Maryland, this tiny fish prefers rock crevices and similar shelters in clean, well-oxygenated, swiftly flowing parts of streams.
More MD Endangered Species
Mourning Warbler
lives near the ground at all seasons and sings a repetitive chant.
Gray Petaltail
Its gray and black coloring provides a very effective camouflage when this massive dragon fly perches vertically on tree trunks.
Green Salamander
The only green salamander in the Appalachians
Snowshoe Hare
It is possible that these fuzzy, little Snowshoe Hares may still exist in Maryland, especially in remote conifer swamps
Olympia Marble
Named for its marbled wing pattern, this butterfly graces the arid shale barrens of Western Maryland
Northern Goshawk
Although very rare in MD, these creatures prefer northern forests with conifers to build a large bowl-like nest of stick
What Plants to Grow in Your Gardens:
For Baltimore Checkerspots
Milkweed
White Turtlehead
Sundial Lupine
Blue False Indigo
For Frosted Elfins
Rock Cress
Phlox
For Olympia Marble
Butterfly Bush
Lantana
For All Butterflies
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