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 ...

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 ...

I have been wondering if it would have been more likely to be struck by lightning,” said the biologist who spotted the rare creature in her backyard.