Butterflies and moths are masters of disguise, able to copy animal faces, rolled-up leaves and even snakes. Welcome to the kaleidoscopic world of the butterfly wing. How do butterflies and moths ...

Some insects are downright scary when you get a close look at them, but that's not the case when you look at butterfly wings ...

While the ecological factors behind this shift are well-studied, the genetic mechanisms remain unclear. Tian’s childhood fascination with butterflies, inspired by their beauty as he watched them rest ...

Discover the most beautiful butterflies from around the world, from vibrant Blue Morphos to delicate Swallowtails. A journey ...

The scales reflect light waves repeatedly, creating a very intense colour which can appear to move with the butterfly. Colours are useless in the dark, so butterflies and moths that fly at night use ...

As he paged through a science magazine, he was stopped by an article on how butterflies generate color in their wings. The brilliant iridescent blue of the various Morpho species, for example ...