A Grand Strand woman has turned her backyard into a sanctuary for butterflies, earning her the nickname “butterfly whisperer.

We know about migrating species of butterflies, but they don't all fly south for the winter. Several overwinter in their home habitat and could use your help.

Lisa Conrad of Auburn describes herself as someone with a passion for monarch butterfly conservation. A retired school teacher and media specialist, she has been rearing and advocating for monarchs ...

From coastal plains and swamps to rolling hills and the Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina’s diverse geography supports a unique array of wildlife. To honor native animals, South Carolina has ...

A flutter of color and creativity has landed back in Owatonna, as sculptor Isaac Kidder unveiled his interactive butterfly ...

A hidden gem in Arizona, this butterfly garden captivates visitors with fluttering wings, lush blooms, and fairy-tale charm.

Project Psyche set a goal of sequencing genomes of 11,000 moths and butterflies. With 1,000 completed, the goal now seems achievable.

Every beautiful butterfly was once a caterpillar, and caterpillars have to eat. This may surprise you, but the average caterpillar has a very restrictive diet, feeding on only a few plants, and some ...

Many butterflies develop wing patterns that mimic other species to protect themselves from predators. While growing complex body parts like wings involves many genes, the difference between two ...

On a wooded hillside along the banks of the Allegheny River, Gabrielle Marsden brushed up against an oblong leaf: Asimina triloba—the American pawpaw. The deciduous tree bears North America's largest ...