Gobuk, a remote village in Arunachal’s Siang Valley, has become a hot spot for discoveries of new and rare moth species ...

Butterflies that independently evolved the same wing patterns have also evolved similar eyes and brains which are fine-tuned ...

The eastern box turtle is celebrating 30 years as the most highly honored reptile in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's how it won that status.

The pink and dwarf sundews, found in Big Thicket, have captivated naturalists for centuries—and insects cannot resist their ...

Mid-sized among the fritillaries is the Atlantis fritillary with black on the wing edges, white spots beneath; it is at the ...

In this column, For the Love of Dirt, a passionate amateur gardener shares her experiences, tips and resources for growth inside and outside the garden.

It’s hard not to be dazzled by the bright yellow butterflies fluttering around the Inland Northwest these days. Not only are they striking in color, but they’re among the biggest butterfly species in ...

An important thing to know about tiger swallowtail butterflies is there are two species in New England, and they are extremely difficult to tell apart.

There are close to 560 different species of swallowtail butterflies, and they all have unique dietary habits. But what do swallowtail caterpillars eat? Read on to find out.

A Michigan House bill aims to designate the black swallowtail butterfly as the official state butterfly, highlighting its prevalence and beauty.

A giant swallowtail butterfly is large and stunning. Learn what what the caterpillars and adult butterflies look like and where to find them.

A new species of tiger swallowtail butterfly that emerges around the summer solstice was found from cryptic specimens in the Northeast.