No but they are on the endangered species list in California.
The scientific name for butterfly blue lotus is Nymphaea caerulea.
from all the research I've done they haven't seen a lotis blue butterfly in almost twenty years
Not yet, but they will be soon.
The Xerces Blue butterfly was last seen in either 1941 or 1943.
The Xerces Blue butterfly was a small, bright blue butterfly native to the dunes of San Francisco. Sadly, it became extinct in the early 20th century due to habitat destruction and invasive species. It was the first American insect to become extinct as a direct result of human activities.
The Lotis Blue butterfly has not been seen alive since 1983. Most butterflies get their nourishment by drinking. They mostly drink nectar from flowers, but can drink just about anything that can dissolve in water including tree sap.
No, the Common Blue butterfly is not extinct. It is a widespread species found throughout Europe and parts of Asia. However, its populations are declining due to habitat loss and climate change.
The last sighting of the Lotis Blue Butterfly was in the United States, and California specifically. The last confirmed sighting was in 1983. Many experts suspect that this species may be extinct, especially considering the extensive searches, and repeated surveys conducted in the last known site and other similar habitats. Still others are hopeful that this species will be found with continued surveys of potential habitats. For now, this species is listed as "endangered" according to the US Fish and Wildlife Services (US FWS) Endangered Species List. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
The Xerces blue butterfly was one of the smallest butterflies in North America, with a wingspan of about 1 inch. However, it is now considered extinct, with the last sighting believed to be in the early 1940s.
The wingspan of the xerces blue butterfly was between 7/8 and 1 1/4 inches. It ranged from 2.2-3.2 centimeters. This species is now extinct.
that the mission blue butterfly wont be alive anymore
The Xerces blue butterfly is an extinct butterfly species. Xylodromus affinis is a species of beetle.