In December of 2025, a Natural History Museum discovery write-up reported that researchers finally untangled a long-running identification problem involving neotropical hairstreak butterflies. A ...

One of the most popular and recognizable insects is at risk of extinction, according to a global organization focused on conservation and sustainability. The International Union for Conservation of ...

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 ...

SOUTH CAROLINA, USA — Monarch butterflies are the iconic and beloved orange and black winged bugs we see flying through South Carolina every fall. We've been seeing less of them, and they're now ...

Thermal controls within the sealed payload kept the chamber near 30 °C, allowing the pupa to complete metamorphosis. The ...

Butterfly wings reveal delicate scales, vivid structures, and unexpected textures when viewed under magnification. A mesmerizing look at natural engineering. #Butterfly #Science ...

What is the fear of butterflies? We've done the research! Jump in to read about what the fear of butterflies is called and ...

The U. S. Department of Agriculture bought itself a bargain last week. It acquired a collection of 1,000,000 butterflies and moths—valued at $1 per specimen—belonging to the late Dr. William Barnes of ...