From late April to late May, the Taylor’s Checkerspot appears in open meadows, pastures, wetlands, and young clearcuts. Its wingspan is about 4 cm with distinctive red and white spots on its wings.

Don't attempt to capture Taylor's Checkerspot but photographs and accurate site records are very useful.

Taylor’s Checkerspot occurred historically in meadows of the Georgia Basin from Victoria to Courtenay. Most of these populations have disappeared in the last 50 years as a warming climate, invasive plants, and urbanization have reduced meadow habitats. It is now found on Denman Island.

Taylor's Checkerspot is an endangered species in Canada and has also declined in Washington and Oregon.

Please report any sightings to the BC Conservation Data Centre at 1-800-663-7867 (toll free) or or to Jennifer Heron at (604) 222-6759 or . This project issponsored by BC Ministry of Environment and Parks Canada.

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