For example, extreme cold spells in the spring prompted adult butterflies and moths to unexpectedly emerge and take to the skies earlier than normal, while the beginning of flowering time in ...

Both these insects aren’t the rainbow of colors we marvel over when we see a butterfly. The nocturnal moth is better known for being a dull flat color. There are often patterns of obscuring ...

and we think the first day-flying moths took advantage of it,” Kawahara says. “They adapted to see color, search for flowers and drink nectar. So butterflies should thank bees, I guess ...

leading him to explore the largely understudied role of miRNAs in shaping butterfly and moth wing coloration. “I thought these miRNAs would be minor regulators of gene expression—maybe they would ...

They could beat a horse in a race and survive a blizzard. No challenge is too much for these butterflies and moths. Beating the competition is everything, and it has forced some species to grow faster ...

Butterfly and moth wings can be stunningly beautiful. More importantly, some have colourful and elaborate patterns that serve as a defence against hungry predators. There are many butterfly and moth ...

The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and evolution of butterflies and moths. New research reveals how the daily ...