The butterfly was entirely black, but what made it extraordinary were the two distinct eye-like markings on its wings. Positioned symmetrically, these patterns closely resembled the eyes of a ...

Despite the name, the common buckeye is anything but ordinary. The eyespots make this brown butterfly a real attention-getter ...

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 ...

Famous for the striking 'eyes' gazing from its wings, this large butterfly can be spotted a mile off ... This giant is conspicuous due to the yellow and black spots in the middle of its brown hind ...

Monarch butterflies are important culturally and ecologically across North America. Generations have watched in wonder as yellow-and-black striped caterpillars ... Monarch butterflies only flap their ...