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 ...

The study, titled "Rapid butterfly declines ... If action is not taken, Forister said the population of butterflies and moths will continue to decline in the coming years. "If moth and butterfly ...

A new study warns that global climate change may have a devastating effect on butterflies, turning their species-rich, mountain habitats from refuges into traps. Think of it as the 'butterfly effect' ...

In a recent study, a team of researchers led by Penn State scientists tested a new hypothesis for why some species of butterflies and moths have very specific diets, feeding on only a few types of ...

Butterfly collections are a common sight in museums, their brightly colored wings and unique patterns drawing the eyes of ...

Lorimer, who was not involved with the study, said documenting the decline of butterflies may also help draw attention to the plight of insects deemed less delightful, like beetles and moths.

Researchers identified over 100 species that have dropped by more than 50 percent in the last two decades: "This is a wake-up call." ...

A new study from the University of Georgia explored how butterfly specimens from museums can track the spread of disease.

Now, a groundbreaking new study offers the most comprehensive answers to date about the status of butterflies in the contiguous United States. In 20 years, the fleeting time it takes for a human ...

America’s butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds. The first ...

New research found that more than 22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of extinction.