LANZHOU -- Researchers have recently uncovered the genetic basis of camouflage in Corydalis hemidicentra, an alpine plant and ...

Is that butterfly the bitter-tasting one, or the delicious one that resembles it? An astonishing number of insects have evolved survival mechanisms that involve mimicry, camouflage, and disguise.

Welcome to the kaleidoscopic world of the butterfly wing. How do butterflies and moths (known collectively as Lepidoptera) make use of their vibrant wing patterns? Why are some species experts in ...

A giant swallowtail butterfly is large and stunning. Learn what what the caterpillars and adult butterflies look like and ...

Its flashy red or orange wings make the Florida leafwing butterfly easy to spot in flight, but it gets its name from the tricks of camouflage that allow the brown or gray underside of its wings — ...

Demographic analyses over the past 500 years indicate that plant populations with camouflage have remained more stable than those with only green leaves. In contrast, Parnassius butterfly ...