How two butterfly species have evolved exactly the same striking wing color and pattern has intrigued biologists since Darwin's day. Now, scientists have found "hot spots" in the butterflies' genes ...

Researchers have discovered two new to science species of butterflies in eastern USA. Being superficially similar to one very common butterfly species, they are remarkably different in the shape of ...

Researchers have created a hybrid butterfly whose genes and color are blends of two other species. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

In 2012, there were only about four Schaus swallowtail butterflies left in their natural habitat of Southeast Florida and the Florida Keys. Through conservation efforts, captive breeding and rearing ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Floriida leafwing photo courtesy Flickr Creative Commons/cotinis. This photo is available for media use. Today’s protections are for the Florida leafwing, a beautiful butterfly that looks like a dead ...

The butterfly shown has a completely unique pattern of colors because of a special trait — it has two different sexes. It looks like it was two butterflies cut down the middle and sewn together: One ...