Butterflies possess intricate wing structures that have inspired many technological innovations. For instance, the blue Morpho butterfly is now being […] ...

Females can mimic the wings of up to five different, more poisonous butterfly species, giving them protection. The Indian leaf butterfly (Kallima paralekta) is nearly impossible to spot when it is ...

To celebrate the beginning of the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, Disney has released multiple new ...

A male Wolkberg Zulu (Alaena margaritacea) perching on a tussock stem with its wings open. Supplied. A century since its discovery in 1925, the Alaena margaritaceaa butterfly, which only occurs on ...

leaving the species perched on the edge of extinction. The Sand Mountain blue butterfly is closely linked to Kearney buckwheat; larvae feed exclusively on the plant, and adult butterflies rely on its ...

This giant is conspicuous due to the yellow and black spots in the middle of its brown hind wings, which are visible when it is resting. In captivity, these butterflies are happy feeding in groups and ...

DESCRIPTION: The tiny Quino checkerspot has short, rounded wings with a wingspan ... can also can be found at the lower edge of the chaparral, in desert canyons, and in canyon washes. RANGE: ...