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The Baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) is a North American butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It has been the official state insect of the U.S. State of Maryland since 1973. [ 2 ] The Baltimore checkerspot was named for the first Lord Baltimore due to its similarity of colors in the family crest. [ 3 ]
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Brookside was the first botanical gardens in the State of Maryland. Brookside Gardens opened to the public on July 13, 1969, with a conservatory and 25 acres (10 ha) developed as gardens. The landscaping and conservatory were designed by Hans Hanses and Carl Schoening, respectively. [ 3 ]
Published lists of host plants for butterflies and other pollinators can help select the plant species desired in the garden. [18] While non-native plants can provide floral resources to a garden, they can also have an overall negative effect on butterflies and other pollinators. [10] Therefore, it is often recommended to use native plants.
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Pearl crescent, Phyciodes tharos Phaon crescent, Phyciodes phaon Silvery checkerspot, Chlosyne nycteis Baltimore checkerspot, Euphydryas phaeton Question mark, Polygonia interrogationis
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