Most of us learned about butterfly metamorphosis as a kid -- a wriggly caterpillar molts its skin to form a tough chrysalis and emerges as a beautiful butterfly. But how exactly do chrysalises stay ...

A queen butterfly’s underwings resemble a monarch’s, with white outlines on black hindwing veins and dark borders featuring white dots. Orange forewings have white specks. I watched this queen ...

For centuries, the dazzling colours and intricate wing designs of butterflies have fascinated people. These insects have an ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Hundreds of butterflies and moths are flying free in the Virginia Living Museum’s Butterfly Haven. But a visit there isn’t just about admiring their beauty; it gives us an up-close ...

A burst of butterflies has suddenly brightened our garden. The ethereal winged creatures are emerging from chrysalises nestled in soil over the winter. Nectar-producing flowers supporting butterflies ...