Buddleia, also known as the butterfly bush, is a fast-growing perennial adored by pollinators. Many varieties are hardy down to zone 5, but a bit of extra care can help them withstand particularly ...

The iconic monarch butterfly is declining across North America. You can help make a difference by providing the species with ...

Even small gardens in built-up areas can support a great variety of butterflies if they contain the right plants. In the heart of London, the Museum's Wildlife Garden has recorded 23 species of ...

In 2023, more than 16,000 butterflies were counted at one local grove. The most recent count was a tiny fraction of that.

Scientists are grappling with a stark population decline of the western monarch butterfly after the species’ numbers hit a ...

Much of California’s Habitat for the migratory Monarch butterfly is gone. Wild fires have decimated groves of trees and plants where the Western Monarch winters. The typical flight plan of the Monarch ...

Outside of the weather, habitat loss and a decline in milkweed and nectar plants has reduced the butterfly population, Howard said. Meanwhile, pesticides dealt a blow to butterflies, too.