The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading ...

Over the last two decades, butterflies have mysteriously vanished by the millions across the globe, sparking concern among scientists and environmentalists. This decline, marked by a 22% drop in the U ...

Butterflies are disappearing. Not just the rare and vulnerable ones but virtually all of them. And now, scientists have the data to prove just how bad it is. A sweeping new study reveals that ...

A favorite mystery of nature lovers is the behavior of the showy, black-and-orange Monarch butterflies, which appear to fly south in fall like migratory birds. Many authorities have doubted that ...

Beetles, butterflies and insects of all sorts are on display at the Frost Entomology Museum. Beetles, butterflies and insects of all sorts are on display at the Frost Entomology Museum at Penn State ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MEXICO CITY (AP) — The number of monarch ...

Berry’s Skipper is a rare butterfly species found in wet areas from North Carolina to Florida. Its population has declined by almost 80% since 2000. Photo credit: Jeff Glassberg A sweeping new study ...

From caterpillar to chrysalis, we’ve been following the story of one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena. Now, the stage is set, the wings are out, and it’s time for the air show! * The word ...

Butterfly wings get their color in ways that almost feel impossible. Up close, each wing is made of countless tiny scales that either hold pigment or manipulate light. The oranges, reds, and browns ...

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The European Space Agency has released new images of a rare "butterfly" crater on the Red Planet. The bug-like structure ...