The splashy monarch butterfly only lives about five weeks, but its entire survival is in question due to threats posed by ...

Since starting the collection in 1998, Richard has collected about 80,000 insect specimens, many of which are unique to ...

A study compiled data from more than 76,000 butterfly surveys across the continental U.S. The declines seen in the last 20 ...

SPRING is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with a floral brainteaser? Test your IQ and your eyesight by ...

Photograph By John Sullivan As with other insect declines, scientists say the butterfly losses can be attributed to many factors, including habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use.

While humans may not recognize infinitesimal shifts in our environments, smaller creatures often do. These alterations can cause drastic harm to certain species, especially insects. Butterfly ...

Ultimately, the butterfly decline is part of a larger global trend of insect population loss, with insects declining by about 1-2% annually, the study's authors said. Butterflies play an essential ...

North American butterfly species are facing severe declines, according to a new study published in Science, raising concerns ...

The population of butterflies - the beautiful insects that play a vital role in pollination and the health of ecosystems - has fallen in the ...

The Trump administration said Tuesday that it is reconsidering adding protections to the monarch butterfly as a threatened ...

Monarch butterflies are making their flight north after wintering in Mexico. Here's what to know about the fascinating, fragile traveler.