Wayne Johnstone of Blythedale Beach is a keen observer of butterflies, particularly those on the North Coast. In this first of a two-part series, he explains that butterflies and moths play a vital ...

Machine generated contents note: Evolutionary Origins of Butterflies -- Butterfly Anatomy -- Butterflies, Skippers, and Moths -- Scientific Names and Butterfly Classification -- Butterfly Life Cycle - ...

Because it tends to stay cool and wet, Western Washington is not a butterfly haven, lepidopterist Dr. Robert Michael Pyle said. “They are cold-blooded insects. They depend on the warmth of the sun to ...

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - On a recent weekday afternoon, squeals of delight rang out as a batch of new butterflies — just emerged from the chrysalis process — took flight, flitting by a gaggle of second ...

Three quarters of butterfly species are in decline in the UK, but gardeners can play a key role in providing colourful visitors with much-needed habitats. Even small gardens in built-up areas can ...

Butterfly garden ideas include nectar and host plants, water access, and pest-minimising practices to attract and support ...