It's not easy to see the orange and black spotted regal fritillary butterfly if you live in the Eastern U.S. It used to be common across much of the country, and is still found in the Midwest. But ...

The showy colors of some butterflies could advertise their speed and nimbleness, much like a coat of bright yellow paint on a sports car. A new study shows birds can learn to recognize these visual ...

If you want to increase the number and variety of butterflies in your landscape, consider these ideas. Twelve months of blooms for nectar — Butterflies rely on blooming plants to provide the nectar ...