For centuries, butterflies have captivated our imagination with their beauty and mystery. These mystical little creatures undergo a stunning transformation—from a humble caterpillar to a magnificent ...

The most beautiful butterflies in the world: People have been interested in butterflies for hundreds of years because of their bright colors and complicated wing patterns. But the prettiest ...

Some creatures can't pick sides, like this half-male, half-female leopard lacewing butterfly. Dual-sex animals like this one, called gynandromorphs, are also found in birds and crustaceans. This ...

THIS may look like the folds of a snake but don’t be fooled — it is actually an extreme close-up of a monarch butterfly wing. To capture the entire wing, California-based photographer Chris Perani ...

Beneath the scales that form the color palette on their wings, butterflies have a clear membrane that is as functional, if not as beautiful, as their flamboyant pigmentation. “Kids learn that if you ...

New time-lapse images of the beautiful Butterfly Nebula come closer to explaining its spectacular strangeness. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

With just 5 minutes and a few wire bends, you can complete a beautiful necklace for yourself. Let's try it together! You can change the wire length and diameter to suit your materials and purposes. 🔆 ...

Of the two forms of this species, the summer form (seen here) is a candidate for the most beautiful of our local butterflies. Credit: PHOTO BY BILL DANIELSON As we begin the month of July, we find ...

Researchers probe the genetic logic underlying eyespot development on butterfly wings, identifying the origin of a beautiful and useful novel complex trait. For the Michigan Tech biologist on the team ...