The Fender’s blue butterfly has fluttered away from the brink of extinction. The species, once so rare it was thought to be extinct, is no longer considered endangered, according to a January 11 ...

The insect, the Xerces blue butterfly, died out in the mid-20th century as a result of pronounced habitat loss, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History. Its extinction raised awareness ...

This free event will have Karner blue butterflies ... Activities include butterfly crafts, planting seeds, watercolor painting, fish printing, and more. America’s Best Restaurants to feature ...

More than eight decades ago, a mesmerizing butterfly with iridescent cobalt wings and stunning spots called the Xerces blue vanished from San Francisco. When it disappeared, the Xerces became ...

This is the 93-year-old Xerces blue butterfly specimen that researchers collected tissue samples from for this study. Field Museum The Xerces blue butterfly has the dubious distinction of being ...

A rare butterfly thought to have been extinct in Northern Ireland has been spotted in Co Fermanagh. The Small Blue Butterfly - Cupido minimus - was discovered by a surveyor from the Northern ...

The Fender's blue butterfly has fluttered away from the brink of extinction. The species, once so rare it was thought to be extinct, is no longer considered endangered, according to a January 11 ...