A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between ...

The number of butterflies in the contiguous United States declined by 22 percent this century, a collapse with potentially ...

Little-understood and vastly underappreciated, insects play an outsize role in supporting life on earth. They pollinate ...

The first countrywide systematic analysis of butterfly abundance found that the number of butterflies in the Lower 48 states ...

Proponents of Parc-Nature des Sources object to Aéroports de Montréal’s intention to construct a decarbonization centre, ...

Scientists say the decline is concerning because it could indicate a broader problem. However, there are small things people can do in their own backyards that can make a difference ...

Butterfly curator Dr Blanca Huertas explains the secrets behind their success. Skippers are natural sprinters. They can reach speeds of up to 37 miles per hour and have some of nature's fastest ...

Among the plethora of butterfly species adorning our planet, some stand out for their exceptional beauty. Here, we delve into ...

Inspired by nature: scientists from General Electric Global Research and the University at Albany have shown that the nanostructures on a butterfly's wing produce an optical reflectance spectrum ...

If you love butterflies, this is the spot for you. The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory is filled with 50 to 60 species of colorful winged creatures that seemingly float through the air in ...