Although there are over 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, only about 4% of them can be found in the US, with the most often sighted being the cabbage white butterfly. Therefore, it’s no ...

Butterflies are some of the most beautiful insects. There are also many beautiful moths. They have three main body regions ...

Spring is a beautiful season for many reasons, but perhaps the most magical part of this time is the abundance of butterfly ...

As we begin the month of July, we find ourselves in an interesting moment in the year. Most of the birds have already had their first round of chicks, and some species may try for another round of ...

Of the two forms of this species, the summer form (seen here) is a candidate for the most beautiful of our local butterflies. Credit: PHOTO BY BILL DANIELSON As we begin the month of July, we find ...

One of the most beautiful butterflies to visit the garden is the gulf fritillary. With its orange, almost tangerine, elongated wings adorned with black spots, this butterfly brings to mind the exotic ...

Butterflies are common throughout the world; however, there is more to them than meets the eye. From optical illusions in their wings to generation-spanning migrations and caterpillars committing ...

How long do monarch butterflies live? Learn about monarch butterfly generations and their lifespan while migrating across North America and how you can help protect their journey When most people ...