To preserve this important species of butterflies, eco-conscious gardeners ... grow a gorgeous purple flowering tree that's commonly known as golden dewdrop, pigeon berry, or skyflower.

Recognized by their brown wings with purple iridescence and white spots, the butterflies like to feed ... "This rare species in the U.S. has been recently reported at other parks in the RGV ...

HABITAT: Bay checkerspot habitat exists on shallow, serpentine-derived soils, which support the plants on which the caterpillars feed. The butterfly's primary host plant is the endangered dwarf ...