Heliconius charithonia is one of the species of butterflies whose wing patterns scientists scrutinized to better understand the evolutionary process. This butterfly is wild-type; the genetically ...

One toxic butterfly species may mimic the wing pattern of another toxic species in the area. By using the same signal, they send a stronger message: DON'T EAT US! Now several research teams have ...

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

Native to the Philippines, the Scarlet Mormon is known for its rich red patches that stand out sharply against its black wings. Males show brighter colours, while females mimic toxic species to avoid ...

Butterfly wing patterns have a basic plan to them, which is manipulated by non-coding regulatory DNA to create the diversity of wings seen in different species, according to new research. The study, ...

New research on butterfly genomes has revealed that the genetic components that produce different splotches of colour on wings can be mixed up between species by interbreeding to create new patterns, ...

Many of you have probably noticed the presence of a beautiful, medium-sized butterfly throughout the Poconos this spring. If you've spent time outdoors, the appearance of this red admiral along trails ...