Butterflies have long been believed to represent transformation and change, thanks to the stunning metamorphosis they must go through to go from caterpillar to the winged pollinator so many of us ...

It’s hard to overlook the brilliant orange and black wings of a monarch butterfly as it moves through a garden of flowers. It’s also hard to believe that the life cycle of this incredibly colorful ...

After flying some 3,000 miles from the northern U.S. and Canada to a remote forest in Central Mexico for the winter, tens of millions of monarch butterflies are making their way back north. These are ...

Caitlyn Forster previously received funding from the Australian Research Council. She is affiliated with Invertebrates Australia. As the weather starts to warm in Australia, you might notice the ...

From the jellyfish haircut to the wolf cut, it seems like every animal is getting its moment in the salon spotlight. But our favorite creature-inspired hairstyle? The 'butterfly bob'! With its light, ...

Ms. Renkl, a contributing Opinion writer, reports from Nashville on flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. The sharp-eyed birds lift into flight the moment you open the door. The ...

After growing up inside a “grass taco,” a grass skipper butterfly emerges and woos a mate. As a caterpillar, a grass skipper butterfly is an architect. It builds its home by weaving silk, which the ...