By investigating the mechanisms behind the coloring of butterfly wings, the Sheffield team hope to gain insights into broader ...

Learn what an American lady butterfly and caterpillar looks like. Plus, see how it compares to a painted lady butterfly.

Welcome to the kaleidoscopic world of the butterfly wing. How do butterflies and moths (known collectively as Lepidoptera) make use of their vibrant wing patterns? Why are some species experts in ...

Think of a monarch butterfly, and a distinctive image pops up: black-and-orange wings, with a sprinkling of white spots around the black edges. Those white spots may actually help monarchs ...

On some butterfly wings, “tails” may be more than just elegant adornments. They’re survival tools too, a study suggests. The tails seem to attract the attention of attacking birds ...