Female White Mountain fritillary rests on a trail

Orange-and-black butterfly rests on a rock on a mountain trail
Photo By/Credit

Samantha Derrenbacher /USFWS

Date Shot/Created
06/21/2023
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
Some butterflies live in extreme environments. The White Mountain fritillary (pictured) and the White Mountain arctic are at home on the highest peak in the Northeastern U.S., known for its dangerous weather.
Ecosystem
Mountain
Subject tags
Climate change
Mountains
Pollinators