Some families of caterpillars (larvae of butterflies and moths) have developed a specific kind of interaction with ants. One of these families (Riodinidae) includes two species that interact ...
Butterflies are vanishing nationwide due to habitat loss, climate change and use of insecticides, according to a new study, ...
Butterfly populations have dropped by 22% in the United States, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal ...
These are larvae of the beautiful orchard swallowtail or large citrus butterfly. They look like bird droppings when young, becoming greener with age before pupating. It’s worth tolerating the ...
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate ...
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 ...
"But habitat loss is something we can really affect." Cultivating pollinator-friendly plants in your backyard can provide ...
"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 ...