The world is becoming a little less colorful. Researchers have discovered that butterflies are losing their once-vibrant ...

Research from UChicago dissects how a single genetic switch helps butterflies mimic wing patterns of other species to protect ...

The vibrancy and diversity of butterfly species can also serve as an indicator of ecological health and a loss of complexity in ecosystems ...

Red butterflies aren’t just pretty visitors in the wild; they’re symbols of passion, vitality, and transformation. Found in ...

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.

On a warm summer morning, you’re sitting in your yard enjoying a slow moment, when a flash of color catches your eye. Bright orange and black wings dance through the air before alighting on a purple ...

Many butterflies develop wing patterns that mimic other species to protect themselves from predators. While growing complex body parts like wings involves many genes, the difference between two ...