Butterflies and moths are masters of disguise, able to copy animal faces, rolled-up leaves and even snakes. Welcome to the kaleidoscopic world of the butterfly wing. How do butterflies and moths ...

Male butterflies seek out mates with the same wing color as they find them more attractive, reveals new research. Genetics, ...

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Heliconius are a group of tropical butterflies known for their wide variety of wing patterns and colors, which act as a warning to predators. Because wing coloration is crucial for their survival ...

The scales reflect light waves repeatedly, creating a very intense colour which can appear to move with the butterfly. Colours are useless in the dark, so butterflies and moths that fly at night use ...

The Butterfly Project transforms Drexel Park with colorful designs by local students, symbolizing recovery and hope.

Heliconius are a group of tropical butterflies known for their wide variety of wing patterns and colors, which act as a warning to predators. Because wing coloration is crucial for their survival ...

Male butterflies seek out mates with the same wing color as they find them more attractive, reveals new research. Genetics, vision and neural processing are all linked to mating behavior in Heliconius ...