An Asian butterfly's white wings tipped with vibrant red-orange are not only eye catching, they contain a poison, scientists have found. They share this venom with an unlikely counterpart: predatory ...

The beautiful patterns on butterfly wings are emerging as exceptional model systems that may reveal much about how the shapes, sizes and colors of specific organisms have evolved, a type of study ...

Butterflies are common throughout the world; however, there is more to them than meets the eye. From optical illusions in their wings to generation-spanning migrations and caterpillars committing ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The beautiful patterns on butterfly wings are emerging as exceptional model systems that may reveal much about how the shapes, sizes and colors of specific organisms have evolved, a ...

The delicate charm of a butterfly, with its fabulous fluttering wings and jewel-toned hues, is a sight to behold. Even so, you may have, at some point in your life, wondered if these colorful ...

The most beautiful butterflies in the world: People have been interested in butterflies for hundreds of years because of their bright colors and complicated wing patterns. But the prettiest ...

Some creatures can't pick sides, like this half-male, half-female leopard lacewing butterfly. Dual-sex animals like this one, called gynandromorphs, are also found in birds and crustaceans. This ...

Discover the world's most stunning butterflies, ranked by beauty, including the Blue Morpho and Glasswing. They are known for their unique features, such as iridescent wings and transparent camouflage ...