A record number of Duke of Burgundy butterflies were recorded in Kent last year, a charity says.

About 70 per cent of the species on Earth are insects. They are fundamental components of most ecosystems: they comprise half of the biomass on the planet, pollinate flowers, decompose dead organic ...

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The beautiful Xerces blue butterfly was a distinct species, according to a new study. It hasn't been seen alive since 1943. Reading time 3 minutes Scientists say they’ve confirmed a decades-old ...

It’s been roughly 80 years since the Xerces blue butterfly was last spotted flitting about on pastel wings across coastal California sand dunes. But scientists are still learning about the insect. The ...

Climate change is an important contributor to insect declines around the world, according to a new study published in the scientific journal PNAS that examined continuous long-term monitoring of ...

You might look to the stars or your birthstone for a personal symbol, but have you ever considered butterflies? These beautiful insects offer a unique way to understand personality traits and life ...

For years, workers at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield have kept track of the questions asked most frequently by guests. Queries such as “Where do butterflies come from?” and “What ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium joined a network of scientists contributing to nationwide research and publication on insect numbers and climate change. The Butterfly ...

A new stage production explores the remarkable story of Eleanor Glanville, a pioneering English naturalist whose ...

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