Their unusual diet of pollen—rather than nectar—might partially explain why members of the Heliconius genus live so long, up ...

The tropical rainforests of Central and South America are among the most biodiverse places on Earth. Costa Rica alone is home ...

Pollinating insects are exceedingly vital to the ecosystem they help support, and unfortunately, many of them are in decline – butterflies included. Conservationists work around the clock to uncover ...

Butterflies are often seen as symbols of beauty, grace, and transformation. But beneath those colorful wings lies a surprisingly strange and sometimes disgusting reality. Many butterflies drink fluids ...

Scientists discovered that a familiar tropical butterfly is actually three separate species hiding in plain sight for more ...

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Chief executive officer Dr David Gibson said black-veined white butterflies were some of "the rarest animals in the UK at the ...

Monarch butterflies are some of the world’s most beautiful insects, but they’re experiencing rather tough times at the moment. Unfortunately, a new study performed by Louisiana State University ...

Have you seen any dead butterflies lately? If so, the U.S. Geological Survey wants you to mail them their way, along with deceased moths and skippers. The agency is collecting specimens from six ...