I’ve been watching a flurry of butterflies visit my yard this year and have enjoyed seeing them gently rest on flower heads while they feed on the nectar. They devour the sticky treat that provides ...

You do not need to plant anything new if you want the key to attracting more butterflies. Instead, you could try a simple trick using something you already have in your kitchen: lemon peels. While ...

These cute butterfly snacks are perfect to pack for school lunches, a party or for a picnic. Here is how to make them!

Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered a simple DNA "switch" that helps tropical butterflies adjust the size of their wing eyespots in response to seasonal ...

It has been enjoyable to see all the monarch butterflies that migrated through the Concho Valley on their way to Mexico for the winter. It’s very inspiring and impressive to see insects that made it ...

Bradford pear trees are blooming across DC right now. But while their delicate, white flowers are certainly enchanting, they tend to stink—not just literally (stick your nose up to one and you’ll see ...