The Granite State . Geobopological Survey Old Man of the Mountain courtesy Multha . Reference Desk . . . . . . . . . . State Butterfly . I n 1992, New Hampshire adopted an endangered butterfly known as the Karner Blue, or Melissa Blue, as its official state butterfly.
Lupines grow in forest clearings, many of which are caused by wild fires.
Thus, preventing forest fires discourages lupines and contributes to the Karner Blue's problems. State Amphibian State Geological Symbols .