A butterfly living in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America that seems to have figured out how to live way longer than it should. According to a new study published in Nature ...

A large international team has genetically mapped glasswing butterflies found across Central and South America, rewriting the evolutionary tree and highlighting six new species. The team includes ...

Milkweed is one of the best plants you can add to your yard to support pollinators, and it's a notable favorite of the ...

A tropical butterfly from the Heliconius tribe has evolved to live a maximum lifespan of 348 days, nearly 25 times longer ...

A tropical butterfly has evolved an ingenious anti-aging strategy by delaying the aging process, enabling it to live far ...

Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S. state ...

Although the monarch butterfly is not formally listed under the United States’ Endangered Species Act, it’s nonetheless ...