Despite captive-breeding and reintroduction efforts, this sun-loving coastal butterfly, once common throughout South Florida, is now one of the rarest insect species in North America. The Miami blue ...

Despite captive-breeding and reintroduction efforts, this sun-loving coastal butterfly, once common throughout South Florida, is now one of the rarest insect species in North America. The Miami blue ...

The large blue butterfly has a strange life. After munching on wild thyme flowers for a few days, it drops to the ground and persuades a particular species of red ant to carry it into a nest.

Among the plethora of butterfly species adorning our planet ... Hailing from the rainforests of Central and South America, ...

this bright blue butterfly has a short but stunning life. It is thought that the colour helps the males to mark their territories, and acts as a defence against predators. The blue morpho is often one ...

Butterflies and moths, with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, are more than just enchanting creatures flitting ...

Biodiversity is declining across the planet, but what about in Wisconsin, how do we measure it, and how can we stop it?

All the butterflies were dead by Aug. 25. According to the Environment Ministry’s red list on endangered species, the Ogasawara blue butterfly was categorized as “Critically Endangered ...

Because of this experience, she was immediately tasked with leading the Tsushima Blue Quaker breeding program. Being entrusted with the future of a butterfly species is a huge responsibility for a ...

In Southern Nevada, the Mount Charleston blue butterfly is another species that has similar federal protections. The new proposed protections are paramount for the longstanding fight to protect ...