Many butterfly species have false eyespots on their wings. These markings aren’t true eyes and cannot provide any vision, but they do serve an important purpose: to ward off predators.

Scientists discovered a new genus of butterflies with dark spots on their orange wings that look like eyes. They named it after Sauron, the villain in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings ...

Butterfly and moth wings can be stunningly beautiful. More importantly, some have colourful and elaborate patterns that serve as a defence against hungry predators. There are many butterfly and moth ...

Turtle Bay Exploration Park is buzzing with excitement as the Wings of Summer Butterfly House opens its doors to visitors now ...