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Think quick and name a type of butterfly. Monarch, swallowtail, painted lady, blue and hairstreak probably ... earth tones in ...

The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly showcases a significant change marked by growth and renewal. Controlled by hormones, the process involves intense feeding, growth, and a ...

On the slopes of a volcano in central Mexico, biologist Cuauhtémoc Sáenz-Romero and his team envision a climate refuge for oyamel fir trees and the monarch butterflies that depend on them.

Dramatic recent declines in the size of monarch butterfly ( Danaus plexippus ) roosts during fall migration. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , 2024; 121 (43) DOI: 10.1073/pnas ...

With no sightings in two years, the rare Ogasawara blue butterfly, named after its island chain natural habitat far south of Tokyo and designated a national natural treasure, is considered extinct ...

It is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from 5 to 8 inches. When they fly, the contrasting bright blue and dull brown colors flash, making it look like the morphos ...

The world is full of deadly animals and insects, with some of the most innocuous-looking ones that can actually be the most poisonous ...

But, for those who find special symbolism in the colors of these bugs, there's an added layer of joy to the discovery since some believe that blue butterflies symbolize happiness and a coming ...