Heliconius charithonia is one of the species of butterflies whose wing patterns scientists scrutinized to better understand the evolutionary process. This butterfly is wild-type; the genetically ...

You might look to the stars or your birthstone for a personal symbol, but have you ever considered butterflies? These ...

To stop identity thieves and counterfeiters, a group of researchers is looking for inspiration from an unlikely source: butterflies. In order to attract a mate, the male Pierella luna butterfly of ...

There is nothing quite like the wing of a moth or butterfly. They are different from other insect wings. A butterfly’s wing is like a jet and a paper airplane mashed together, then covered with tiny ...

You’ve heard of disappearing ink. Now get ready for suddenly appearing ink. Using a clear liquid, researchers can print a full rainbow of colors on transparent surfaces. The trick is printing the ...

The human eye is powerfully attracted to bright colors. When you look at a yard, the first thing you will be the colorful flowerbeds. Our eyes are also drawn to motion. When everything else is still, ...

Flowers look beautiful in your yard and they can also attract birds and butterflies. If you want more of the winged creatures ...