Three quarters of butterfly species are in decline in the UK, but gardeners can play a key role in providing colourful visitors with much-needed habitats. Even small gardens in built-up areas can ...
It can be a treacherous thing, hunting this particular butterfly. illustration of Papilio blumei: monica serrano, NGM Staff The peacock swallowtail, Papilio blumei, lives only here, on the ...
Ideal for observing butterflies, this feeder will help you enjoy these enchanting insects even if you don't have a big garden or the time or resources to grow butterfly-friendly plants. This feeder is ...
A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures display a fascinating mosaic pattern of neural expansion linked to a cognitive innovation. A species of tropical butterfly ...
Monarch butterflies make one of the largest insect migrations in the world, flying around 2,500 miles from the US and Canada to Mexico. During their migration they provide an essential pollination ...
More information: Andrew K. Davis et al, Dramatic recent declines in the size of monarch butterfly ( Danaus plexippus ) roosts during fall migration, Proceedings of the National Academy of ...
Dramatic recent declines in the size of monarch butterfly ( Danaus plexippus ) roosts during fall migration. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , 2024; 121 (43) DOI: 10.1073/pnas ...
A wildlife charity has declared a national “butterfly emergency” after its annual Big Butterfly Count recorded its lowest ever numbers. The count has been running for 14 years. This year’s ...
Researchers probe the genetic logic underlying eyespot development on butterfly wings, identifying the origin of a beautiful and useful novel complex trait. For the Michigan Tech biologist on the team ...