About 90% of flowering plants rely on animals to transfer their pollen and optimize reproduction, making pollination one of ...

A simple neural change alters mating preferences in male butterflies, aiding rapid behavioral evolution, Nicholas VanKuren ...

Discover how butterflies use vision for mate selection, influenced by their unique visual systems and wing colors.

A study in the United States found a dramatic 22% decline in butterfly populations between 2000 and 2020. Previous research has focused on a specific butterfly species or regions of the country. For ...

A neural change in butterflies alters mating preferences, influencing evolution through genetic and sensory mechanisms.

A simple tweak in the nervous system can completely reshape the love life of male butterflies. Researchers found that a ...

Scientists say the decline is concerning because it could indicate a broader problem. However, there are small things people can do in their own backyards that can make a difference ...

"What we're looking for are these green and yellow striped caterpillars that are only going to be found on boxwoods. They don't eat anything else, so you don't need to worry about them on your ...

Recent studies indicate that the number of butterflies in the USA is decreasing at an alarming rate. Their population has ...

Researchers across the United States collected data on more than 35 butterfly monitoring programs. It included data from 12.6 ...

The number of butterflies in the continental United States has fallen by 22% over the past 20 years, with nearly one-third of ...