For centuries, butterflies have captivated our imagination with their beauty and mystery. These mystical little creatures undergo a stunning transformation—from a humble caterpillar to a magnificent ...

Butterfly wing patterns have a basic plan to them, which is manipulated by non-coding regulatory DNA to create the diversity of wings seen in different species, according to new research. The study, ...

WHEN butterflies began appearing on home furnishings recently, the fashion designer Anna Sui wasn’t surprised. Ms. Sui has been using them in her work since 1992, when she opened her first boutique in ...

Butterfly mimics A single gene can switch the wing patterns of butterflies so they mimic toxic species and avoid predation, new research has found. The findings are unprecedented, says co-author, ...