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

The Atlas blue butterfly, a tiny insect from the mountain ranges of Morocco and Algeria, has just set a remarkable record. Scientists have confirmed that this delicate creature carries 229 pairs of ...

The Atlas blue butterfly is quietly turning into one of the most surprising discoveries in modern biology. It is not famous for bright colours or unusual behaviour. Instead, it is the hidden world ...

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

More than 20,000 votes cast in Butterfly Conservation’s poll of 60 native species to find nation’s favourite for first time ...

Britain has crowned the vibrant Peacock butterfly its favorite in a nationwide poll. This stunning, common species, known for ...

Some butterflies carry markings on their wings that resemble false heads, complete with spots and tail-like shapes. These ...

There are plenty of things to buzz about when it comes to the 50 states. From their state flowers to animals, there are many fascinating pieces of fauna that identify and symbolize each state. Also ...

The monarch butterfly fluttered a step closer to extinction Thursday, as scientists put the iconic orange-and-black insect on the endangered list because of its fast dwindling numbers. The native ...

Chaos theorists refer to the “butterfly effect” to describe seemingly insignificant events — like the ripple of a butterfly’s wing — that can have unintended consequences. But there might be a more ...