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 ...

It’s hard not to be dazzled by the bright yellow butterflies fluttering around the Inland Northwest these days. Not only are they striking in color, but they’re among the biggest butterfly species in ...

To further explore this, let’s examine the life history of the tiger swallowtail, whose large yellow and black striped adults make them easy to identify. The general life cycle of the tiger ...

The Eastern tiger swallowtail (Pterourus glaucus) and the Canadian tiger swallowtail (Pterourus canadensis), are both large, striking, yellow and black butterflies.

An eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) is a common enough sight, but this one catches your eye. Something is different here. Astounding, even. At closer look, it appears as if two butterflies ...

A new species of tiger swallowtail butterfly that emerges around the summer solstice was found from cryptic specimens in the Northeast.

You can attract butterflies even if you only have a balcony or patio. Learn how to make butterfly planters for your favorite pollinators.