The eastern monarch has a 61% chance of going extinct in the next 60 years. For the western population, the figure is 99%.

Researchers at Keele University have discovered that migratory butterflies may use different navigation systems to find their way during migrations, highlighting the importance of understanding how ...

Tiny Bluetooth tags are helping researchers uncover new details about the butterflies’ annual journey south across North ...

Butterflies do not visit every flower equally. They respond to factors such as colour, flower shape, scent, nectar availability and plant location. Some plants also provide essential food for ...

A migrating monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) recently brought into Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown on New York’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Taking a walk in the Midwest today is a different experience than it was 30 years ago. That's because butterfly populations there ...

Have you seen any dead butterflies lately? If so, the U.S. Geological Survey wants you to mail them their way, along with deceased moths and skippers. The agency is collecting specimens from six ...

The larva eats leaves. It becomes a pupa, and then—it becomes a butterfly.Why do insects change their form so drastically ...

A legal quirk leaves officials in at least a dozen states with little or no authority to protect insects. That’s a growing problem for humans. By Catrin Einhorn March 4, 2023 It’s tough being an ...

There are plenty of things to buzz about when it comes to the 50 states. From their state flowers to animals, there are many fascinating pieces of fauna that identify and symbolize each state. Also ...

Scientists have discovered a connection between ancient lacewing fossils and modern butterflies, leading them to dub the former “Jurassic Butterflies.” The large butterfly-like insects fluttered ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...