"Not using pesticides in your yard can go a long way." Experts celebrate dramatic comeback of rare species in unlikely ...

When Ray Hatfield was about six years old, he became fascinated with the natural world and began collecting butterflies and ...

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A Yale-led study warns that global climate change may have a devastating effect on butterflies, turning their species-rich, ...

Butterfly charity calls for people to let grass grow long to preserve vital habitats for butterflies as long-term decline ...

Last year was one of the worst on record for butterflies in the UK, conservationists have said. The UK Butterfly Monitoring ...

Researchers discovered how a butterfly parasite has silently affected butterflies for over a century using museum samples.

Mountaintops host some of the world's most diverse butterfly species, but climate change could transform these habitats into ...

Common lawn plants like dandelions and violets that homeowners often try to eliminate are actually critical nectar sources for North American pollinators facing habitat loss.

One of the best ways to attract butterflies is to plant a variety of nectar-rich flowers that bloom across the seasons. These ...

More than half of the butterfly species in the UK are in long-term decline for the first time and experts say human actions ...