The British swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) is the U.K.'s only native swallowtail and its largest native ...

There are plenty of things to buzz about when it comes to the 50 states. From their state flowers to animals, there are many fascinating pieces of fauna that identify and symbolize each state. Also ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK — At a high alpine lake here, researchers with clipboards and pens are conducting painstaking surveys that may be essential for ...

A new title from Smithsonian Books highlights the diversity of Earth’s 10 to 100 million insect species Meilan Solly | Senior Associate Digital Editor, History Featured insects include the Picasso ...

Some butterflies carry markings on their wings that resemble false heads, complete with spots and tail-like shapes. These tiny illusions may misdirect predator attacks away from the real head and ...

It’s easy to stop in your tracks when you spot a butterfly flying by. But what does it mean if you see a butterfly? If you've ...

New Zealanders traditionally show their love for a special other on Valentine’s Day, so what better time to reveal which insect they feel the most affection for? The second annual Bug of the Year ...

Insect populations have been in decline the last 20 years, so if you want to do your part to help them this is what you need ...

Located just 12 miles east of Traverse City, the G.T. Butterfly House & Bug Zoo has three main goals: to entertain, educate and engage. Fostering visitors’ understanding of these creatures is critical ...