Summer and winter seasons constitute vastly different living conditions for animals and plants in many parts of the world. So how have different organisms evolved to cope with this variation? A study ...

The Cabbage White (Pieris rapae) was probably the first butterfly I ever noticed, long before I learned its name. This rather nondescript insect may be among the most familiar butterflies worldwide.

Spring is a beautiful season for many reasons, but perhaps the most magical part of this time is the abundance of butterfly ...

Researchers find that the white spots on the wings of monarch butterflies may help them fly farther. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on June 21, 2023.) Monarch butterflies have distinctive ...

As we enter the month of September, our exit from summer becomes more apparent everyday. Afternoon temperatures can still be quite warm, but mornings are cool, often with fog. Even the first frost is ...

The butterfly month in the Northland is July. It was at this time when the biggest variety and numbers could be found here. Fields and gardens provided the best show, but some species were active in ...

The white spots on a monarch butterfly's wings may help it migrate, according to a new study. (Pat Davis) Think of a monarch butterfly, and a distinctive image pops up: black-and-orange wings, with a ...

Think of a monarch butterfly, and a distinctive image pops up: black-and-orange wings, with a sprinkling of white spots around the black edges. Those white spots may actually help monarchs complete ...