Fireflies (or lightning bugs) perform their light show almost every night over the summer. What to know about the popular summer beetles.

Knowing evolutionary boundaries helps scientists forecast how wildlife will respond to our warming planet — and whether there ...

Colorado isn't known for its fireflies, but that hasn't stopped the Butterfly Pavilion from doing groundbreaking research on ...

Habitat loss, climate change and the use of pesticides are to blame for the population decline of monarchs, says Karen ...

Monarch butterflies are noxious to potential predators because of the cardenolide toxins lacing their bodies, courtesy of the milkweed plants they fed on as larvae. Viceroy butterflies have no such ...

The pictures illustrate the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. Its vibrant coloring acts as a deterrent for predators. The ...

Clad in all kinds of ornate and beautiful colors, the butterfly is a winged insect that flies from flower to flower, consuming the rich, sugary nectar inside. There are nearly 20,000 species of ...

Butterfly gardens are a great source of enjoyment. It can be a perfect opportunity to work with children or grandchildren and ...

Fans of Springfield’s annual summer tradition should start preparing for ten days filled with continuous enjoyment, food, thrilling rides, and celebrations, as the 89th ...

Young children are often taught that caterpillars form a chrysalis and transform into butterflies. However, the exact details of metamorphosis aren’t always clarified due to the complicated biological ...

Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park in Flag Pond invites the public to a free “Secret Life of Butterflies” walk on Friday, ...

StoryTime in the Gardens”, a new children’s program will be offered at the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens on three Thursday mornings, beginning Thursday.