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 ...

Nectar-rich blooms are a lifeline for butterflies. Create a summer garden for these colorful flitting pollinators by sowing ...

Scientists have recently mapped the painted lady butterfly's annual flight from equatorial Africa to northern Europe and back ...

Although the researchers – who collaborated across the country – saw a 22% decline in the total number of butterflies, they ...

One species, in particular, sometimes referred to as the Tampa butterfly orchid flower, is highly prized for its highly floriferous habit and unique coloration. For anyone fascinated with orchids ...

Butterfly expert Luke Brown explains which flowers from around the world you can plant to encourage butterflies, and wildlife gardener Caroline Ware reveals how a variety of British native plant ...

The Fish and Wildlife Service published positive 12-month findings for the butterfly and flower in 2011 but found that even though federal protections were warranted, they were precluded due to other ...

Bloom time and season-long support: Annuals bloom for extended periods, often all summer. They keep producing flowers. Perennials have defined bloom periods, sometimes only a few weeks. By planting a ...

The Florida Entomologist, Vol. 91, No. 4 (Dec., 2008), pp. 576-582 (7 pages) Flowers of the butterfly bush, Buddleja davidii Franch., are visited by butterflies as well as other insects. Night ...

"Restoration work on one area of the site has transformed it from intensive arable production to flower-rich grassland and it is now one of the top ten sites in the county for many butterfly species." ...