Once a butterfly emerges from its chrysalis, it usually flies around for a few weeks before dying. However, some species of ...

Monarch butterfly migration is a long journey. Learn how these amazing butterflies make the trip, where monarchs migrate to ...

A tropical butterfly from the Heliconius tribe has evolved to live a maximum lifespan of 348 days, nearly 25 times longer ...

Scientists discovered that a familiar tropical butterfly is actually three separate species hiding in plain sight for more ...

Most anyone who lives in Texas is familiar with the heroic journey that the Monarch butterfly makes every year, as well as the beauty that species possesses. Yet there is a smaller, and less colorful, ...

Why do some butterflies live for months while others survive only weeks? Tufts University researcher Jessica Foley explains what Heliconius butterflies can teach us about aging.

March 14 is Learn About Butterflies Day. In honor of the holiday, here are a few fun facts, courtesy of local experts. Dan Dunwoody, founder of Butterfly Dans in Kissimmee, said if you’re trying to ...

When a butterfly crosses your path, it’s only natural to take a pause to register such natural beauty and splendor. Like catching sight of a rainbow, seeing a butterfly feels like a special and ...

Britain just crowned a national champion among its 60 native butterfly species, and the winner has a surprising trick up its ...