For centuries, the dazzling colours and intricate wing designs of butterflies have fascinated people. These insects have an incredible variety of markings, from the bright warning patterns of tropical ...

Scientists have found a new way to see how butterflies develop their colors. Butterflies use color for a number of important functions, including as signals for mate-choice or to ward off predators.

The shift from warm summer to cool fall conditions can be stressful for many animals. Surviving each season requires a multitude of different physiological and behavioral traits that scientists are ...

New research dissects how a single genetic switch helps butterflies mimic wing patterns of other species to protect themselves from predators. Many butterflies develop wing patterns that mimic other ...